FDAClass IIOctober 29, 2014

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a recall

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the…

Why was The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part Number 42-5299-001-00 Lots: 56572679; 56573170; 56572918; 56573378; 56572975; 56573379; 56572978; 56574223; 56572981; 56574291; 56572982; 56574292; 56573071; 56574316; 56573115; 56574317; 56573116; 56574318; 56573154.

Product
The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the…
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
618 units
Distribution
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
Recall date
October 29, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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