FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. recall — FDA Z-2876-2018

The PPK System Spacer Block Alignment Tower mating feature that mates with the spacer block was undersized, which could potentially lead to mating issues…

Class IIclassification
Z-2876-2018official record ID
Aug 29, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2876-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateAug 29, 2018
Recall initiation dateJun 22, 2018
Quantity385
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures

Why the product was recalled

The PPK System Spacer Block Alignment Tower mating feature that mates with the spacer block was undersized, which could potentially lead to mating issues between the devices. This could cause a delay in surgery of less than 30 minutes. There is an option in the surgical technique for performing limb alignment without the alignment tower.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide distribution and the countries of Japan and Netherlands.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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