FDA recall record

Zimmer The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended recall — FDA Z-0123-2015

Affected product did not undergo heat treatment hardening step leading to the potential for deformation of the tip.

Class IIclassification
Z-0123-2015official record ID
Oct 29, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0123-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer, Inc.
Report dateOct 29, 2014
Recall initiation dateOct 7, 2014
Quantity618 units
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the Persona Tibial Articular Inserter is used to seat the articular surface implant onto the tibial baseplate.

Why the product was recalled

Affected product did not undergo heat treatment hardening step leading to the potential for deformation of the tip.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of NY, OR, NC, OH, TX, FL, CO, IN, TN, PA, CA, KS, MO, WI, VA, MN, NJ, UT, MA, GA, MI, OK, AZ, MS, IL and AL., and the countries of Korea, Singapore, Canada and Japan

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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