FDA Device recall Z-2001-2013
65597201131 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP AML Rx, Sterile
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-28
On 2013-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 65597201131 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP 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-2001-2013 |
| 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
65597201131 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP AML Rx, Sterile; 65597201132 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP AMR Rx, Sterile; 65597201231 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP BML Rx, Sterile; 65597201232 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP 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
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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-2001-2013%22
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