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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibia; Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets; Used to facilitate the implantation of joint replacement implants.

Reported: June 15, 2016 Initiated: May 11, 2016 #Z-1917-2016

Product Description

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibia; Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets; Used to facilitate the implantation of joint replacement implants.

Reason for Recall

Zimmer Inc. is initiating a recall of specific Persona" Trabecular Metal" Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets, due to incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening in implants.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
10,256
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI; Foreign: Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Persona Trabecular Metal Tibia; Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets; Used to facilitate the implantation of joint replacement implants.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 10,256.
Why was this product recalled?
Zimmer Inc. is initiating a recall of specific Persona" Trabecular Metal" Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets, due to incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening in implants.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1917-2016.