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FDA (Device enforcement)Recalled 2014-08-07closedclass ii

Zimmer, Inc.: PERSONA" The Personalized Knee System UC Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left Size 3-7 CD Top; Left Size 4-11 EF Top; Left Size 7-12 GH Top; Left Size 9-12 J Top; Right Size 3-7 CD

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PERSONA" The Personalized Knee System UC Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left Size 3-7 CD Top; Left Size 4-11 EF Top; Left Size 7-12 GH Top; Left Size 9-12 J Top; Right Size 3-7 CD Top; Right Size 4-11 EF Top; Right Size 7-12 GH Top; and Right Size 9-12 J Top.

  • UPC 42517200410
  • UPC 42517200510
  • UPC 42517200610
  • UPC 42517200710
  • UPC 42527200410
  • UPC 42527200510
  • UPC 42527200610
  • UPC 42527200710

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

What happened

Zimmer, Inc. is recalling approximately 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals (TASPs) used in knee surgery. The recall was issued because reports indicated that these trial instruments were breaking during use. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and multiple countries including Australia, Japan, Korea, and several European nations. The recall affects specific part numbers and lot numbers identified by Zimmer.

To address the issue, Zimmer updated the surgical technique for the Persona primary knee system to prevent further breakage. The company initiated this field action to ensure that all distributors and users of the instrument are informed about the enhanced surgical techniques. The source document does not specify a remedy for consumers who may have been affected by this product.

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

Hazard

Reports of breakage of the Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals (TASPs). The Persona primary knee surgical technique has been updated. This field action correction is to ensure that all distributors and users of this instrument are aware of the enhanced surgical techniques.

Details from the source

Reason for recall: Reports of breakage of the Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals (TASPs). The Persona primary knee surgical technique has been updated. This field action correction is to ensure that all distributors and users of this instrument are aware of the enhanced surgical techniques. Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and countries of: AUSTRALIA, INDIA, JAPAN, KOREA, SINGAPORE, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS, Quantity: 77,737 total units Lot/code info: Part Numbers: 42517200410, 42517200510, 42517200610, 42517200710, 42527200410, 42527200510, 42527200610, and 42527200710. Lot numbers:62034570, 62117742, 62156315, 62187322, 62247350, 62314721, 62372409, 62381836, 62397160, 62429190, 62474906, 62551390, 62565048, 62595853, 62614781, 62700416, 62702297, 62724349, 62043548, 62055681, 62104368, 62117743, 62144794, 62165545, 62177246, 62256282, 62351288, 62356244, 62391228, 62427419, 62456268, 62506003, 62551338, 62564355, 62597762, 62614786, 62702292, 62705808, 62717332, 62055682, 62068376, 62068378, 62144795, 62152727, 62187323, 62256283, 62351289, 62356275, 62386419, 62445931, 62456266, 62558584, 62575757, 62611087, 62638672, 62698749, 62736074, 62736075, 62330130, 62563854, 62567418, 62622596, 62070845, 62102088, 62130979, 62149717, 62200303, 62240485, 62256293, 62351304, 62356605, 62391239, 62420238, 62469444, 62551099, 62581081, 62597792, 62627223, 62696849, 62715617, 62059519, 62072593, 62103263, 62110051, 62196614, 62198205, 62248171, 62351307, 62385105, 62401423, 62468266, 62558588, 62595866, 62690052, 62715613, 62072225, 62103266, 62144798, 62156319, 62209049, 62229728, 62282887, 62315140, 62356622, 62386430, 62401427, 62427062, 62428459, 62505998, 62565073, 62581864, 62627283, 62690948, 62696884, 62717330, 62398030, 62428342, 62444343, 62510048, 62515508, 62516058, and 62600154.

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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