FDA Device recall Z-2018-2013
00597002009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 9, Rx, Sterile
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-28
On 2013-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 00597002009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 9, 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-2018-2013 |
| 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
00597002009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 9, Rx, Sterile; 00597002010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597002012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597002014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597002017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597002020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597002023 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 23, 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-2018-2013%22
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