FDAApril 2, 2015device

NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The affected lot is being recalled because it was packaged without the locking screw. The locking screw packaged with the augment is used to fix the augment to the femoral component. This has the potential to delay surgery

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

zimmer

UPCs

00599003610

Recall history

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NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur. — Recall Details · AllClear