Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0853-2015)

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:

Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument intended for use In multiple TKA procedures. The Persona Surgical Technique indicates that the Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is intended to broach the proximal tibia in preparation for the full seating of the tibial implant.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 4, 2014

Date Posted: December 31, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0853-2015

Event ID: 69906

Reason for Recall:

The affected lot was supplied by contract manufacturer and are potentially subject to disassociation of the magnet cover. Zimmer received one complaint indicating the magnet cover of a Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle lot 62085420 was missing after broaching the tibia. Postoperative radiographs were inspected and the magnet cover was not identified. The investigation indi

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 83 units

Code Information:

Item: 42-5399-023-00 Lots: 62072307 62072565 62085420 62192754

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of MN; NJ; NC; PA; AL; MI; OR; FL; OH; CO; IL and CA, and the countries of Australia, India, UAE, Germany, and Italy.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated