Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0123-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the Persona Tibial Articular Inserter is used to seat the articular surface implant onto the tibial baseplate.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 7, 2014

Date Posted: October 29, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0123-2015

Event ID: 69354

Reason for Recall:

Affected product did not undergo heat treatment hardening step leading to the potential for deformation of the tip.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 618 units

Code Information:

Part Number 42-5299-001-00 Lots: 56572679; 56573170; 56572918; 56573378; 56572975; 56573379; 56572978; 56574223; 56572981; 56574291; 56572982; 56574292; 56573071; 56574316; 56573115; 56574317; 56573116; 56574318; 56573154.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of NY, OR, NC, OH, TX, FL, CO, IN, TN, PA, CA, KS, MO, WI, VA, MN, NJ, UT, MA, GA, MI, OK, AZ, MS, IL and AL., and the countries of Korea, Singapore, Canada and Japan

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated