Recall Z-1052-2015 ยท OIY Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive
Zimmer, Inc.
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 mo
| Date | Feb 4, 2015 (initiated Dec 11, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notifications letter dated December 11, 2014 to affected distributors via electronic mail, and all hospital Risk Managers and distributors with affected inventory via courier. The letter identified the affected product, problem, instructions for responding to the formal recall notification.and actions to be taken. For questions call the customer call center at 1-800-348-2759. |
| Quantity | 67963 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including DC, and PR and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, S |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K123459 | ZIMMER PERSONA TM PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Feb 22, 2013 |