Zimmer recalls NexGen Stemmed Tibial Component Size 5 due to higher revision rates when used with specific LPS Flex femoral components in UK joint registry data. Affected patients should consult their surgeon for evaluation.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary medical device recall related to the NexGen Stemmed Option Tibial Components due to the clinically and statistically significant higher overall revision rates when these tibial components are used with either the Legacy Posterior Stabilized (LPS) Flex or LPS Flex Gender Solutions Femoral (GSF) components as compared to other total knee arthroplasties in the United Kingdom National Joint Registry (UK NJR). Removing the NexGen Stemmed Option Tibial Component f rom inventory will prevent its future implantation with either the LPS Flex or LPS Flex GSF femoral components and mitigate the increased revision risk with these two specific combinations of tibial and femoral component.
Zimmer is recalling a specific knee implant component because it has higher revision rates when paired with certain other knee implants in UK data. This means some patients might need additional surgery if they received this combination.
The recall is based on UK National Joint Registry data showing these components have higher revision rates (reoperation) when used together. Revision rates are higher than other knee implant combinations in the UK registry, but the risk is not immediate or life-threatening.
Patients who received this specific knee implant component during surgery in the UK are likely affected. Those who had the NexGen Stemmed Option Tibial Component with LPS Flex or LPS Flex GSF femoral components face the highest risk.
Check if your knee implant has the model number 00-5986-047-01 and size 5. This component was sold in the UK for unexpired lots.
Your surgeon will determine if you need additional surgery based on your specific implant combination.
No, this is a medical device recall for evaluation, not an immediate stop-use. Your surgeon will advise if revision surgery is needed.
The recall is based on higher revision rates (reoperation) in UK data, not immediate injury risks. This is a medical safety issue, not a physical hazard like fire or fall.
Check for model number 00-5986-047-01 and size 5. This component was sold in the UK for unexpired lots.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0468-2023 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0468-2023 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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