Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14890 |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer NexGen Cruciate Retaining CR Micro Femur |
| Model: | 64 models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer NexGen Cruciate Retaining CR Micro Articular Surface |
| Model: | 99 models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer NexGen Micro Patella |
| Model: | 8 models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer NexGen Implant trial devices |
| Model: | 58 models |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Issue: | Zimmer is recalling micro femurs, micro patellae and micro articular surfaces to prevent use of these components in combinations that are not approved by the manufacturer. Devices will be available for revision surgeries only. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 24/6/2013 |
