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Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279

FDA device recall Z-1052-2015 · posted 2015-02-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
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.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
OIY
Quantity affected
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,
Date initiated
2014-12-11
Date posted
2015-02-04
Date terminated
2015-10-23
Location
Warsaw, IN

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