Zimmer Inc. Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee Tibial Component, 3 degree, fluted, size 4, stemmed option, for cemented use only, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/UHMWPE, sterile; Catalog no. 05-5998-038-02. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee Tibial Component, 3 degree, fluted, size 4, stemmed option, for cemented use only, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/UHMWPE, sterile; Catalog no. 05-5998-038-02.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 60472442, exp. May 2011.
Products Sold
Lot 60472442; exp. May 2011.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Knee Tibial Component, 3 degree, fluted, size 4, stemmed due to The polyethylene tibial articular surface may not lock into some of the tibial plates.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The polyethylene tibial articular surface may not lock into some of the tibial plates.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by a letter dated 10/12/06 and sent to operating room supervisors and Zimmer distributors to cease using the product and to return it to the firm.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026