Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

00597602010 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 10 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

00597602010 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597602012 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 12, Rx, Sterile; 00597602014 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 14, Rx, Sterile; 00597602017 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 17, Rx, Sterile; 00597602020 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 20, Rx, Sterile; 00597602023 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 12/PUR 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