Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to Potential for fracture of the tip of the...

Date: November 25, 2014
Company: Zimmer, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).

Quantity: 1,091

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for fracture of the tip of the product. The fractured tip is approximately 4mm x 7mm x 3.5mm in size. Retained tip may result in: pain, soft tissue irritation, soft tissue damage, or increased wear due to contact with the fractured tip; Revision surgery to remove the fractured tip

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

Zimmer, Inc. has 437 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report