The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1917-2016·Announced 2016-06-15

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments

Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets due to incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening in implants.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text cites 'incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening' without explicitly reporting hospitalizations, deaths, or serious injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is initiating a recall of specific Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets. These medical devices are used to facilitate the implantation of joint replacement implants.

The recall is being conducted due to incidents of radiolucent lines and loosening in implants. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various foreign countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and several European nations.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions regarding the recall and the status of their specific devices.

The recalled product

Product
Persona Trabecular Metal Tibia; Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets; Used to facilitate the implantation of joint replacement implants.
Affected units
10,256

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Part Number
  • Lot Number
  • Date of Manufacture: 42509909210
  • 63138589
  • 07/28/2015
  • 42509909210
  • 63097616
  • 06/10/2015
  • 00590708181
  • 56595825
  • 04/20/2015
  • 00590708185
  • 56610423
  • 03/12/2015
  • 00590708176
  • 56595826
  • 03/04/2015
  • 00590708179
  • 56595827
  • 00590708180

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