Zimmer recalls Persona Revision Femoral Distal Augment model 42-5572-066-10 due to posterior augment found in distal package. Affected patients should contact Zimmer for details.
Firm received a complaint with no clinical impact in which a posterior augment was found within the distal augment package.
Zimmer is recalling a specific type of femoral distal augment implant because a posterior augment was found inside the distal package. This could lead to improper implant placement if the device is used without proper verification.
The recall is triggered by a complaint where a posterior augment was found inside the distal augment package. This could lead to incorrect implant placement if the device is used without verifying the contents of the package.
Patients who received the Persona Revision Femoral Distal Augment model 42-5572-066-10 are affected. Surgeons and medical staff who used this model during procedures are at highest risk.
Check for the model number 42-5572-066-10 on the product label. The product was sold with lot number 66232947 and software version N/A.
Patients and medical staff should contact Zimmer directly for instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
The recall is based on a complaint with no clinical impact, so it is considered low risk.
The model number is 42-5572-066-10.
Look for the model number 42-5572-066-10 and lot number 66232947 on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2578-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2578-2026 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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