FDA Device recall Z-2015-2013
00597206126 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 26DIA, Rx, Sterile
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-28
On 2013-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 00597206126 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 26DIA, 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-2015-2013 |
| 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
00597206126 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 26DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206129 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 29DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206132 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 32DIA, Rx, Sterile; 00597206135 Patella ALL POLY PAT COMP MICRO 35DIA, 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-2015-2013%22
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