# FDA recall Z-0663-2018

> **ZIMMER ORTHOPEDIC MFG LTD** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-07-24.

## Product

NexGen LPS Femoral Component, Left and Right, Size G    Replaces the femoral condyle of the knee joint in Total Knee Arthroplasty.

## Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the protective foam insert used during the packaging of the affected products is undersized, which may cause a breach in the inner cavity during transportation.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of :  CA, MA, ME, MI, MN and WI., and to the countries of Germany, France and Italy.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0663-2018
- **Recalling firm:** ZIMMER ORTHOPEDIC MFG LTD
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-07-24
- **Report date:** 2018-02-28
- **Termination date:** 2018-04-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Shannon, N/A, Ireland

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0663-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0663-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0663-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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