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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0198-2015

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.

Published November 19, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2014

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Cleaning process validation failure.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Distributor
US Nationwide Distribution and countries of Austria ,Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and South Africa.
Lot
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
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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