PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: May 23, 2018 Initiated: August 7, 2017 #Z-1808-2018

Product Description

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

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
842 products in total
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.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right, Item Number 42539908302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 842 products in total.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 23, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1808-2018.