Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Partial Knee System Impactor Pads

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 1,275 units of the Persona Partial Knee System instruments. These instruments are used by surgeons to facilitate the implantation of partial knee components during unicondylar knee replacement surgery.

The recall is being conducted because there is a potential for the Persona Partial Knee Impactor Pad to fracture. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States to the states of AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NM, PA, SC, TX, WA, and WI. The products were also distributed internationally to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.

The affected items are identified by Item No. 42539909100 and specific lot numbers including 63517759, 63555750, 63555752, 63561883, 63561884, 63594911, 63594914, 63698564, and 63705328. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected impactor pads and contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Persona Partial Knee System Product Usage: The Persona Partial Knee System instruments are used by a surgeon to facilitate the implantation of PPK implantable components into the medical knee compartment during unicondylar knee replacement.

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Category

Medical Device — Surgical Instruments

Hazard

• fracture
• device-failure

Affected units

1,275

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