Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

00597202009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09 Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Surgeons are implanting components of the NexGen Cruciate...

Date: June 7, 2013
Company: Zimmer, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

00597202009 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 09, Rx, Sterile; 00597202010 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597202012 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597202014 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597202017 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597202020 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597202023 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 12/PURPLE 23, Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.

Quantity: 192,355 all devices

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

Zimmer, Inc. has 437 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report