Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2737-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Quantity | 16,380 units |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screw 48 mm Length Sterile Qty-2. Sterilized using irradiation, single use.
Why the product was recalled
The Persona 48mm X 2.5mm Female Screw is being recalled due to potential use of the screw in cortical bone, and corresponding stripping of the 2.5mm Persona Hex Driver.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution including the states of : HI, CA, UT, NY, OH, IN, AL, FL, GA, WI, IA, MN, NE, SD, NJ, PA, ND, IL, MO, VA, MD, NC, MI, OR, WA, KS, KY, TN, WV, OK, CT, MA, ME, AZ, NM, TX, LA, ID, CO, MT, UT, NV and AK., and Internationally to Singapore, Japan, Germany and Canada.
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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