Zimmer Biomet recalls Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower (Item No. 42-5399-0:35) due to potential surgical delays under 30 minutes. This device is used in knee surgery preparation.
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.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific knee surgery alignment tower because it may cause surgical delays of less than 30 minutes. This could impact the timing of procedures but does not pose a direct safety risk to patients.
The alignment tower's mating feature is undersized, which can cause issues when connecting with the spacer block. This might delay surgery by less than 30 minutes, but the device has an alternative surgical technique that avoids using it.
Surgical teams using the recalled alignment tower for knee procedures are affected. Patients undergoing knee surgery with this device may experience slightly longer procedure times.
Check for the product name 'Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower' and item number 42-5399-006-35. The device was sold with serial numbers 63465803, 63762260, 63767434, and 63799794.
Verify the device's serial number against the listed numbers: 63465803, 63762260, 63767434, or 63799794.
The recall indicates a potential for surgical delays under 30 minutes, but it does not pose a direct safety risk to patients.
Yes, surgeons can perform limb alignment without the alignment tower using an alternative surgical technique.
Check the device's serial number against the listed numbers to confirm if it's recalled. No action is needed if it's not on the list.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2876-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2876-2018 from Zimmer Biomet. 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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