Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2876-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 22, 2018

Date Posted: August 29, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2876-2018

Event ID: 80548

Reason for Recall:

The PPK System Spacer Block Alignment Tower mating feature that mates with the spacer block was undersized, which could potentially lead to mating issues between the devices. This could cause a delay in surgery of less than 30 minutes. There is an option in the surgical technique for performing limb alignment without the alignment tower.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 385

Code Information:

63465803, 63762260, 63767434, 63799794

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide distribution and the countries of Japan and Netherlands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated