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FDA (Device enforcement)Recalled 2017-08-07closedclass ii

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right, Item Number 42539908302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.

Is my product affected?

Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right, Item Number 42539908302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.

  • UPC 00889024247581

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 842 Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right prosthetic components used in orthopedic surgery due to potential intermittent cracks in the raw material batch. These cracks could compromise the cleanliness of the affected products if they penetrate the instrument's surface. The recalled products are from three specific lots: 63688256, 63576041, and 63531871.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States (in 32 states and Puerto Rico), and to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore. The source document does not specify a remedy or instructions for what affected consumers should do.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

There is a potential for intermittent cracks in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. The cleanliness of the affected products could be compromised if cracks penetrate the surface of the instrument as a result of the raw material issue.

Details from the source

Reason for recall: There is a potential for intermittent cracks in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. The cleanliness of the affected products could be compromised if cracks penetrate the surface of the instrument as a result of the raw material issue. Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico; and to countries of: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore. Quantity: 842 products in total Lot/code info: Lot 63688256, UDI (01)00889024247581(10)63688256; Lot 63576041, UDI (01)00889024247581(10)63576041; Lot 63531871, UDI (01)00889024247581(10)63531871

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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