Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument intended for use In multiple TKA procedures. The Persona Surgical Technique indicates that the Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is intended to broach the proximal tibia in preparation for the full seating of the tibial implant.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item: 42-5399-023-00 Lots: 62072307 62072565 62085420 62192754
  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:
The affected lot was supplied by contract manufacturer and are potentially subject to disassociation of the magnet cover. Zimmer received one complaint indicating the magnet cover of a Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle lot 62085420 was missing after broaching the tibia. Postoperative radiographs were inspected and the magnet cover was not identified. The investigation indi
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument intended for use In multiple TKA procedures. The Persona Surgical Technique indicates that the Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is intended to broach the proximal tibia in preparation for the full seating of the tibial implant.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item: 42-5399-023-00 Lots: 62072307 62072565 62085420 62192754

Distribution:

Distributed in: MN, NJ, NC, PA, AL, MI, OR, FL, OH, CO, IL, CA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0853-2015

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