PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PERSONA The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with Size 3-5 CD Top; Size 6-9 CD Top; Size 3-5 EF Top; Size 6-9 EF Top; Size 10-11 EF Top; Size 6-9 GH Top; Size 10-12 GH Top; Size 10-12 J Top; and RIGHT Size 3-5 CD Top; Right Size 6-9 CD Top; Right Size 3-5 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 EF Top; Right Size 10-11 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 GH Top; Right Size 10-12 GH Top; and Right Size 10-12 J Top.

Reported: September 10, 2014 Initiated: August 7, 2014 #Z-2579-2014

Product Description

PERSONA The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with Size 3-5 CD Top; Size 6-9 CD Top; Size 3-5 EF Top; Size 6-9 EF Top; Size 10-11 EF Top; Size 6-9 GH Top; Size 10-12 GH Top; Size 10-12 J Top; and RIGHT Size 3-5 CD Top; Right Size 6-9 CD Top; Right Size 3-5 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 EF Top; Right Size 10-11 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 GH Top; Right Size 10-12 GH Top; and Right Size 10-12 J Top.

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
77,737 total units
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, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, and UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PERSONA The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with Size 3-5 CD Top; Size 6-9 CD Top; Size 3-5 EF Top; Size 6-9 EF Top; Size 10-11 EF Top; Size 6-9 GH Top; Size 10-12 GH Top; Size 10-12 J Top; and RIGHT Size 3-5 CD Top; Right Size 6-9 CD Top; Right Size 3-5 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 EF Top; Right Size 10-11 EF Top; Right Size 6-9 GH Top; Right Size 10-12 GH Top; and Right Size 10-12 J Top.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 77,737 total units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 10, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2579-2014.