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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures

Reported: August 29, 2018 Initiated: June 22, 2018 #Z-2876-2018

Product Description

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures

Reason for Recall

The PPK System Spacer Block Alignment Tower mating feature that mates with the spacer block was undersized, which could potentially lead to mating issues between the devices. This could cause a delay in surgery of less than 30 minutes. There is an option in the surgical technique for performing limb alignment without the alignment tower.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
385
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide distribution and the countries of Japan and Netherlands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 385.
Why was this product recalled?
The PPK System Spacer Block Alignment Tower mating feature that mates with the spacer block was undersized, which could potentially lead to mating issues between the devices. This could cause a delay in surgery of less than 30 minutes. There is an option in the surgical technique for performing limb alignment without the alignment tower.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 29, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2876-2018.