Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalls CR Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex Porous Femoral prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial,…

Recall date

January 11, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0840-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BARBADOS BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA BRAZIL CARIBBEAN CHILE CHINA COLOMBIA COST RICA DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DORAL FL ECUADOR EL SALVADOR ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS HONG KONG INDIA ISRAEL ITALY…

Why it was recalled

LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

CR Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex GSF Porous Femoral LPS Flex Porous Femoral prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF uncoated (Option) and precoat styles are intended for cemented use only. " The CR-Flex GSF and LPS-Flex GSF porous coated femoral components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). " Specific uses with CR-Flex GSF or LPS-Flex GSF femorals: Provides increased flexion capability for patients who have both the flexibility and desire to increase their flexion range. The CR-Flex GSF femoral, when used with 90-prefix NexGen CR articular surfaces, 00-prefix 10, 12 or 14 mm or 90-prefix 17 or 20 mm Prolong¿ Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene CR articular surfaces, or with Gender Solutions Natural-Knee Flex Congruent articular surfaces, is designed for use with a functional posterior cruciate ligament and when load bearing range of motion (ROM) is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. The LPS-Flex GSF femoral, when used with LPS-Flex articular surfaces, is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees."