Zimmer NexGen LPS Flex Knee Prosthesis Recall: Label Compatibility Issue
Zimmer recalls specific NexGen LPS Flex knee prostheses due to mismatched label compatibility statements. Affected units may not be safe for use with certain plates. Contact Zimmer for details.
Lower-risk recall
The "Use with plate 7, 8, 9, 10" compatibility statement on top of the label does not match with the compatibility statements "USE WITH PLATE 5, 6" in the translations section of the same label.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer is recalling specific NexGen LPS Flex knee prostheses because the label's compatibility instructions conflict with translations. This mismatch could lead to improper use if the prosthesis is installed with the wrong plate type. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52739-zimmer-nexgen-lps-flex-knee-prosthesis-recall-label-compatibility-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52739-zimmer-nexgen-lps-flex-knee-prosthesis-recall-label-compatibility-issue · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1433-2025
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“Zimmer NexGen LPS Flex Knee Prosthesis Recall: Label Compatibility Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52739-zimmer-nexgen-lps-flex-knee-prosthesis-recall-label-compatibility-issue. Based on FDA recall #Z-1433-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1433-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The label states the prosthesis works with plates 7-10, but translations say it works with plates 5-6. This mismatch could cause improper installation if the wrong plate is used, potentially leading to complications.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the recalled model number 00-596:042-10 knee prosthesis from Zimmer. Those at highest risk are individuals with the specific lot numbers 66789408 or 66792792.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number 00-5962-042-10 on the prosthesis label. Look for lot numbers 66789408 or 66792792 on the packaging or documentation.
- Brand
Zimmer- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Label Compatibility
Verify the label's compatibility statements match the translations section to ensure correct plate usage.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 10 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states pf CA, KS, MA, MD, ME, NE, NJ, OR, SD, and TX. The countries of Canada, China, India, Netherlands, Singapore.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1433-2025 (February 27, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1433-2025 to see it in context.
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