NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part #00-5990-036-10; lot 62815809
  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, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part #00-5990-036-10; lot 62815809

Distribution:

Distributed in: IN, MN, FL, IL

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1575-2015

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