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Health product recall

Nexgen TM Tibial Impactor Pad (2014-10-17)

Starting date:
October 17, 2014
Posting date:
October 29, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-41961

Recalled Products

Nexgen TM Tibial Impactor Pad

Reason

In response to complaints related to the fracture of Nexgen Trabecular Metal (TM) Tibial Impactor Pad instruments, Zimmer is issuing clarifying instructions relating to the assembly/disassembly  of the TM Tibial Impactor with/from the TM Tibial Impactor Pads.

Affected products

Nexgen TM Tibial Impactor Pad

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

00-5953-056-00

00-5953-056-06

Companies
Manufacturer

Zimmer Inc.

1800 West Center Street

Warsaw

46580

Indiana

UNITED STATES