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Zimmer, Inc. recalls Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Unce…

Recall date
January 28, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-1266-2015
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI; Foreign:Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland,…

Why it was recalled

An increase in complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer For use in either posterior cruciate retaining or sacrificing surgical procedures.

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