The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the Persona Tibial Articular Inserter is used to seat the articular surface implant onto the tibial baseplate.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Number 42-5299-001-00 Lots: 56572679; 56573170; 56572918; 56573378; 56572975; 56573379; 56572978; 56574223; 56572981; 56574291; 56572982; 56574292; 56573071; 56574316; 56573115; 56574317; 56573116; 56574318; 56573154.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Affected product did not undergo heat treatment hardening step leading to the potential for deformation of the tip.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the Persona Tibial Articular Inserter is used to seat the articular surface implant onto the tibial baseplate.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Number 42-5299-001-00 Lots: 56572679; 56573170; 56572918; 56573378; 56572975; 56573379; 56572978; 56574223; 56572981; 56574291; 56572982; 56574292; 56573071; 56574316; 56573115; 56574317; 56573116; 56574318; 56573154.

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0123-2015

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