Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery. This device is intended for cemented use only.
FDA Recall Z-0198-2015 · Posted 2014-11-08
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Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2014-10-09
Date Terminated2015-06-24
Product Quantity138 units
Reason for Recall
Cleaning process validation failure.
Firm Action
Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 9, 2014 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to: 1. Review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Assist your Zimmer sales representative with the quarantine of any affected product. 3. Your Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from your facility. 4. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. EST.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution and countries of Austria ,Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and South Africa.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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