Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in assessing the thickness of the articular surface required. The TASP construct is utilized while conducting a trial range of motion. The TASP consists of 3 parts: a TASP bottom, a TASP shim, and a TASP top. The shims come in varying thicknesses to allow trialing for specific Articular Surface implant thicknesses.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04: 42-5279-002-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-002-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-002-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-004-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-004-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-004-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-006-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-006-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-006-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 14mm; 42-5279-008-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 10mm; 42-5279-008-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 12mm; 42-5279-008-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 14mm; 42-5279-003-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-003-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 11mm; 42-5279-003-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-003-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 13mm; 42-5279-003-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-005-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-005-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 11mm; 42-5279-005-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-005-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 13mm; 42-5279-005-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-007-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-007-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 11mm; 42-5279-007-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-007-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 13mm; 42-5279-007-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 14mm.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Potential for delay in surgery and/or ball bearings to be left in the wound. Repeated cycles of sonic cleaning can break down the ball bearing retention feature (swage) on the shim. To prevent this, TASP shims must be manually cleaned and inspected per product insert, 87-6203-991-22.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in assessing the thickness of the articular surface required. The TASP construct is utilized while conducting a trial range of motion. The TASP consists of 3 parts: a TASP bottom, a TASP shim, and a TASP top. The shims come in varying thicknesses to allow trialing for specific Articular Surface implant thicknesses.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04: 42-5279-002-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-002-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-002-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-004-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-004-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-004-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-006-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-006-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-006-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 14mm; 42-5279-008-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 10mm; 42-5279-008-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 12mm; 42-5279-008-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 14mm; 42-5279-003-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-003-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 11mm; 42-5279-003-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-003-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 13mm; 42-5279-003-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-005-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-005-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 11mm; 42-5279-005-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-005-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 13mm; 42-5279-005-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-007-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-007-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 11mm; 42-5279-007-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-007-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 13mm; 42-5279-007-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 14mm.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1052-2015
Related Recalls
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.
Affected implants may have undersized distal diameter along length of the shaft, which could lead to implant fatigue fracture. Potential health risk if implant fatigue fracture occurs include adverse local tissue reaction, pain or ache, non-union or malunion, or tissue damage necessitating surgical intervention.