FDA recall record

Zimmer Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona recall — FDA Z-0411-2016

Complaints that the ratchet teeth of the tube are not latching onto the rod.

Class IIclassification
Z-0411-2016official record ID
Dec 16, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0411-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer, Inc.
Report dateDec 16, 2015
Recall initiation dateNov 24, 2015
Quantity156
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-002-00, part of the Persona Tibial Resection System.

Why the product was recalled

Complaints that the ratchet teeth of the tube are not latching onto the rod.

Distribution information

Distributed in the states of AZ, CA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA, and the country of Germany.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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