Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to:  Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.  Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle.  Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy.  Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities.  The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.  This device is intended for cemented use only.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Number 42-5320-079-02 Lot Number 62613813 Part Number 42-5320-071-02 Lot Number 62625781 Part Number 42-5320-075-01 Lot Number 62619031 Part Number 42-5320-075-01 Lot Number 62619040 Part Number 42-5320-079-01 Lot Number 62626696 Part Number 42-5320-071-01 Lot Number 62625790
  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:
Cleaning process validation failure.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to:  Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.  Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle.  Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy.  Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities.  The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.  This device is intended for cemented use only.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Number 42-5320-079-02 Lot Number 62613813 Part Number 42-5320-071-02 Lot Number 62625781 Part Number 42-5320-075-01 Lot Number 62619031 Part Number 42-5320-075-01 Lot Number 62619040 Part Number 42-5320-079-01 Lot Number 62626696 Part Number 42-5320-071-01 Lot Number 62625790

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0198-2015

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