Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2493-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Cemented Tibial Drill Product Usage: The cemented tibial drill is used to prepare the tibial bone prior to the impaction of the applicable stemmed tibial broach. The cemented tibial drill has engraved lines that are size specific to guide the user as to the depth to insert the drill into the tibial bone.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 7, 2012

Date Posted: October 10, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2493-2012

Event ID: 63125

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer is initiating a recall of the Cemented Tibial Drill for the Zimmer Persona Personalized Knee System due to three reports being received as of August 29. 2012 for tibial cortex perforation during preparation of the tibial bone. The investigation into the reports that have been received found that the perforations are occurring while using the Cemented Tibial Drill. The perforations have o

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 60

Code Information:

Part 42-5399-018-00, Lots 62034571, 62089766

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of: AZ, CA, CO,FL, MN, IL, NJ, NY, OH, OR and the countries of Austrailia, Utd. Arab Emir., France, Germany, India, and Italy.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated