NexGen® Legacy®

33 catalogue numbers from 00-5961-013-91, listed by Zimmer, Inc., United States, under Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer. 12 manufacturers in China are registered for this product code.

Registry build 21.09.26
12manufacturers in China registered for this device type
33catalogue numbers in this listing
19510(k) clearances naming this product code
29recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

Concentrated in Jiangsu (6), Shanghai (3), Zhejiang (2). 8 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code MBH
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
MicroPort Orthopedics Global Supply Center Limited Shanghai Shanghai Contract manufacturer 82
Zhejiang Biomet Medical Products Co., Ltd. Jinhua Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 74
Paragon Medical Device (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 53
Canwell Medical Co., Ltd. Jinhua Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 42
Suzhou Elite Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. Kunshan Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 35
Guangzhou Aquila Precise Tools Limited Guangzhou Guangdong Contract manufacturer 28
Stryker (Suzhou) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 19
Stryker Orthmed (Changzhou) Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 10
Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Exporter 106
Shanghai JPY ION-Tech Co., Ltd. Shanghai Shanghai Contract manufacturer 70
Changzhou Biomet Medical Devices Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 54
Johnson & Johnson Medical (Depuy – Suzhou) Ltd. Suzhou Jiangsu Manufacturer 34

Record

Regulatory record for NexGen® Legacy®
Listed by Zimmer, Inc., United States
FDA product code MBH
Device type Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 888.3565
Establishment Contract manufacturer, Specification developer, Repacker / relabeller, Manufacturer, Exporter
510(k) K031061
Record published 2016-05-24
Record revised 2022-03-22 (version 7)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Sterilisation Moist Heat or Steam Sterilization
Supplied sterile Yes
Single use Yes
Prescription Prescription only
Label carries lot or batch number, expiry date

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for NexGen® Legacy®
Catalogue number Size Status
00-5961-013-91 Size C In distribution
5992-12-01 Size B In distribution
00-5962-014-51 Size D In distribution
00-5962-015-52 Size E In distribution
00-5762-013-51 Size C In distribution
00-5961-018-82 Size H In distribution
00-5961-013-82 Size C In distribution
00-5961-017-81 Size G In distribution
00-5961-018-81 Size H In distribution
00-5762-015-51 Size E In distribution
00-5762-016-51 Size F In distribution
00-5962-015-51 Size E In distribution
00-5762-014-52 Size D In distribution
00-5961-015-81 Size E In distribution
00-5961-015-91 Size E In distribution
00-5962-012-51 Size B In distribution
00-5762-016-52 Size F In distribution
00-5961-016-91 Size F In distribution
00-5962-014-52 Size D In distribution
00-5962-017-51 Size G In distribution
00-5762-013-52 Size C In distribution
00-5762-015-52 Size E In distribution
00-5961-017-82 Size G In distribution
00-5961-016-92 Size F In distribution
00-5961-015-82 Size E In distribution
00-5762-017-52 Size G In distribution
5992-12-02 Size B In distribution
5992-13-02 Size C In distribution
00-5961-017-91 Size G In distribution
5992-15-02 Size E In distribution
00-5962-013-52 Size C In distribution
00-5762-017-51 Size G In distribution
00-5961-014-82 Size D In distribution

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510(K) Clearances

FDA 510(k) clearances naming this product code
Clearance Decision date
K251840 2026-05-28
K253189 2026-03-09
K242543 2024-11-22
K243247 2024-10-29
K240299 2024-04-26
K222566 2022-10-17
K172524 2018-05-17
K173417 2018-01-30
K150090 2015-05-20
K141840 2014-09-03
K123459 2013-02-22
K122745 2012-12-05
K121771 2012-11-07
K072619 2007-11-21
K072160 2007-09-05
K071107 2007-07-06
K070214 2007-03-16
K041100 2004-10-29
K031061 2003-10-09

Recalls Naming This Product

103 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of NexGen® Legacy®
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2024-03-28 Class II Process change control Out of specification violation of devices that results in a gap existing within the fixture that presses the fiber metal pad to the substrate, causing the pad to not fully bond to the substrate. 5,546 units
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2023-05-19 Class II Under Investigation by firm Device outer packaging was incorrectly labeled. 2026-05-29
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2019-10-10 Class II Packaging change control Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). 5,459,583 total devices 2020-05-19
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2017-04-28 Class II Under Investigation by firm Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot-specific medical device field action for two lots of the NexGen Offset Stem Extension implants. Product complaints indicated that the size etched on the part and labeled on the product packaging were incorr 24 2018-07-03
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2016-01-11 Class II Process control LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. 32508 2017-05-23
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2016-01-11 Class II Process control LDPE bag containing the implant adheres to the highly polished implant surface. 18482 2017-05-23
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 510(k) number 2016-01-11 Class II Packaging As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm’s Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. 53338 2017-04-13
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 510(k) number 2016-01-11 Class II Packaging As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm’s Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. 202221 2017-04-13
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 510(k) number 2016-01-11 Class II Packaging As a result of the insufficient sealer calibration data for product packaged in firm’s Building II between August 2010 and April 2013. The affected products are sterile. 39 2017-04-13
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 510(k) number 2015-12-03 Class II Labeling mix-ups A product complaint was received stating that a carton labeled as a Precoat Stemmed Tibia Size 3 was opened for use and the contents were a non-augmented Stemmed Tibia Plate size 3. 384 distribution events; 1 unit was returned leaving 383 uni 2016-09-15
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. 510(k) number 2015-12-02 Class II Packaging Complaints were received from Thailand reporting that there was no white paper (Tyvek) seal on the inner package of P/N:00-5980-037-01 unit from lot #62460264 179 2016-09-16
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2014-07-22 Class II Package design/selection Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from
each of the six configurations faile
972,125 units 2015-09-15
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2013-10-31 Class II Device Design Two complaints were received in which it was reported that the stem would not lock into the tibia. Evaluation of the returned device found that the stemmed portion of the tibial plate would not hold the stem as the connection was too loose 128 units 2015-04-30
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-04-30 Class II Component design/selection The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off 1662 units 2014-06-04
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-04-30 Class II Component design/selection The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off 65 units 2014-06-04
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18
Zimmer, Inc. 510(k) number 2012-02-24 Not classified Labeling design Zimmer has received 5 complaints where a NexGen CR micro articular surface was used with a standard CR femur, even though the compatibility chart and product labeling indicates that these components are NOT compatible. Investigation identif 83,322 all sizes 2014-04-18

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Recalls

7 of these are Class II. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.

Recalls referencing this product code
Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
2026-05-11 Class II Labeling Change Control Firm received a complaint with no clinical impact in which a posterior augment was found within the distal augment package. 12
2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
2017-11-29 Class II Packaging The LDPE bag packaging for various highly polished hip and knee implants may adhere to the highly polished surface, leaving residue or material from the LDPE bag on the implant after it is removed from the bag. 13,227 in total 2020-04-02
2016-05-11 Class II Component design/selection Zimmer Inc. is initiating a recall of specific Persona” Trabecular Metal” Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets, due to incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening in implants. 10,256 2017-06-02
2015-01-28 Class II Under Investigation by firm An increase in complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines. 11,658 2018-03-13

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