Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Label reading in part as: "NexGen System Recalled by Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. Due to Complaints were received from Thailand reporting that there...

Date: December 2, 2015
Company: Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
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 Manufacturing B.V. directly.

Affected Products

Label reading in part as: "NexGen System, Complete Knee Solution; Reference Number 5980-37-01; Tibial Component, Precoat, Stemmed Size 3; Lot Number:62460264. Indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability and is intended for mating with a UHMWPE articular surface and Zimaloy Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy femoral component to perform knee arthroplasty.

Quantity: 179

Why Was This Recalled?

Complaints were received from Thailand reporting that there was no white paper (Tyvek) seal on the inner package of P/N:00-5980-037-01 unit from lot #62460264

Where Was This Sold?

US Distribution and the country of Thailand.

About Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. has 91 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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