Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

65597201333 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CML 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

65597201333 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201334 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CMR, Rx, Sterile; 65597201433 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP DML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201434 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP DMR, Rx, Sterile; 65597201533 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP EML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201534 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP EMR, 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