FDAClass IIDecember 26, 2012

Persona recall

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach, Cemented, Size E-F, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients…

Why was Persona recalled?

All lots of the Persona Cemented Tibial Drill, 5 Degree Cemented Stemmed Natural Tibia implants, and associated tools including the Tibial Drill Guide, Broach, and Sizing Plate are being removed and replaced with enhanced products and instruments to reduce risks of tibial perforation which could result in tibial bone fracture due to the stress riser created by a perforation; tibial plate loosening

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 42-5399-022-05, Lot 62032102, 62087056

Product
Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach, Cemented, Size E-F, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for patients…
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity
92
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Germany and Europe.
Recall date
December 26, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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