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Terminated

Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).

FDA Recall Z-1042-2015 · Posted 2015-02-03

Recalling FirmZimmer, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJWH
Date Initiated2014-11-25
Date Terminated2015-12-01
Product Quantity1,091

Reason for Recall

Potential for fracture of the tip of the product. The fractured tip is approximately 4mm x 7mm x 3.5mm in size. Retained tip may result in: pain, soft tissue irritation, soft tissue damage, or increased wear due to contact with the fractured tip; Revision surgery to remove the fractured tip

Firm Action

On 11/25/2014, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected distributors, hospital Risk Managers and Surgeons with instructions for returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and all hospital Risk Managers, Surgeons, and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions, call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: US nationwide, including Puerto Rico, South Korea, Singapore, Dominican Republic, Canada, Japan, and Germany.

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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