NexGen TRABECULAR METAL FEMORAL AUGMENT BLOCK DISTAL ONLY, 20 MM Augment, Size D, Sterile, Rx Only. Product Usage: Intended for use where severe degeneration, trauma, or other pathology of the knee joint indicates total knee arthroplasty. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution-Rotating Hinge Knee (RHK) System, the Trabecular Metal Augments are for cemented use only. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution-Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee System, the Trabecular Metal Augments are for cementless or cemented use.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    20 MM - Part No. 00-5490-034-24, Lot #613574282T 5 MM - Part No. 00549003410, Lot #61357484T
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
One unit of the 20 mm augments was mislabeled as 5 mm and it was subsequently distributed.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

NexGen TRABECULAR METAL FEMORAL AUGMENT BLOCK DISTAL ONLY, 20 MM Augment, Size D, Sterile, Rx Only. Product Usage: Intended for use where severe degeneration, trauma, or other pathology of the knee joint indicates total knee arthroplasty. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution-Rotating Hinge Knee (RHK) System, the Trabecular Metal Augments are for cemented use only. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution-Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee System, the Trabecular Metal Augments are for cementless or cemented use.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

20 MM - Part No. 00-5490-034-24, Lot #613574282T 5 MM - Part No. 00549003410, Lot #61357484T

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, CA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1325-2015

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