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Recall of Device Recall Persona Distal Valgus Alignment Guide

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer, Inc..

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A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    68801
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2543-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-07-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-08-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-03-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128765
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Persona distal valgus alignment guide collet locks are seizing in the 'unlocked' position.
  • Action
    An Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated, July 31, 2014, was issued to consignees. The letter identified the affected product, the problem, the risks, and responsibilities. Risk managers and surgeons are to review the notification and the updated surgical technique provided in Attachment 1; as well as, ensure that all affected personnel are aware of the contents. Questions or concerns should be directed to Zimmer customer call center at 1-877-946-2761.

Device

Device Recall Persona Distal Valgus Alignment Guide
  • Model / Serial
    Item Number 42509900400, Lot Number: 62313324, 62415340, 62561031, 62668655, 62313326, 62430425, 62580270, 62695918, 62341561, 62442314, 62590506, 62702686, 62358628, 62473246, 62594059, 62715932, 62368700, 62507846, 62611157, 62728374, 62376588, 62522771, 62624943, 62742362, 62396348, 62530133, 62637095, 62749057, 62401156, 62534170, 62641120, 62757397, 62407514, 62538842, 62662172, 62766074, 62410673, 62542958, & 62668654.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States, including Puerto Rico; and, to the countries of Australia, Austria, Japan, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, India, Germany, Spain, France, Israel, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, South Africa & Canada.
  • Product Description
    Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. || The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a patient's knee prior to the initial femoral resection cut being made.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer, Inc., 1800 W Center St, Warsaw IN 46580-2304
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA