00595601201 Femur CR-FLEX OPT FEM B-L Rx Sterile; 00595601202 Femur CR-FLEX OPT FEM B-R Rx Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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⚠️ 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:
- 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
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
00595601201 Femur CR-FLEX OPT FEM B-L Rx Sterile; 00595601202 Femur CR-FLEX OPT FEM B-R Rx Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
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Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2005-2013
Related Recalls
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.