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Zimmer, Inc. recalls Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a
Recalled December 31, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0853-2015 · Zimmer
Hazard
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 · FDA Class II
Units
83 units
Sold at
Distributed in the states of MN; NJ; NC; PA; AL; MI; OR; FL; OH; CO; IL and CA, and the countries of Australia, India, UAE, Germany, and Italy.
Description
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
Product
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.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →