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Persona Tibial Articular Surface Insert (2014-11-27)
- Starting date:
- November 27, 2014
- Posting date:
- December 5, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-42727
Recalled Products
Persona Tibial Articular Surface Insert
Reason
Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of Zimmer Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserters due to the potential for fracture. An investigation into the issue revealed a difference in microstructure in the devices from one supplier. Not all current production and distribution is affected.
Affected products
Persona Tibial Articular Surface Insert
Lot or serial number
56574291
56574317
56575059
Model or catalog number
42-5299-001-00
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Zimmer Inc.
1800 West Center Street
Warsaw
46580
Indiana
UNITED STATES