Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a patient's knee prior to the initial femoral resection cut being made.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Item Number 42509900400, Lot Number: 62313324, 62415340, 62561031, 62668655, 62313326, 62430425, 62580270, 62695918, 62341561, 62442314, 62590506, 62702686, 62358628, 62473246, 62594059, 62715932, 62368700, 62507846, 62611157, 62728374, 62376588, 62522771, 62624943, 62742362, 62396348, 62530133, 62637095, 62749057, 62401156, 62534170, 62641120, 62757397, 62407514, 62538842, 62662172, 62766074, 62410673, 62542958, & 62668654.
  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.

āš ļø 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:
Persona Distal Valgus Alignment guide collet locks are seizing in the 'unlocked' position.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a patient's knee prior to the initial femoral resection cut being made.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Item Number 42509900400, Lot Number: 62313324, 62415340, 62561031, 62668655, 62313326, 62430425, 62580270, 62695918, 62341561, 62442314, 62590506, 62702686, 62358628, 62473246, 62594059, 62715932, 62368700, 62507846, 62611157, 62728374, 62376588, 62522771, 62624943, 62742362, 62396348, 62530133, 62637095, 62749057, 62401156, 62534170, 62641120, 62757397, 62407514, 62538842, 62662172, 62766074, 62410673, 62542958, & 62668654.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2543-2014

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