FDA Device recall Z-1998-2013
00597001101 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-28
On 2013-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 00597001101 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile by Zimmer, citing surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1998-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-06-07 |
| Published | 2013-08-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
00597001101 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001102 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597001201 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001202 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile. Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Reason
Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate Retaining (CR) Complete Knee System in combinations that are not approved (micro with standard). Includes CR Micro Femurs, Articular Surface, Patellae, instruments and provisionals combined with standard components. A March 2012 recall reiterated the proper combination labeling, but the mis match problem continues. Zimmer is removing the d
Identifiers
| code_info | REF 00597001101, all codes |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1998-2013%22
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