Zimmer Biomet recalls 8mm-14mm Persona partial knee spacer blocks that don't fit in alignment towers. These blocks are used in knee surgery to ensure proper bone resection. Affected models include specific sizes and lots.
Certain partial knee implant spacer blocks do not fit in the alignment tower instrument or handle.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain Persona partial knee spacer blocks that don't fit properly in the alignment tower instrument. This could lead to incorrect bone resection during knee surgery, potentially causing complications.
The spacer blocks do not fit correctly in the alignment tower instrument or handle. This could cause inaccurate measurement of bone resection during knee surgery, potentially leading to improper limb alignment or surgical complications.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical facilities using the recalled spacer blocks for knee surgery are affected. Patients undergoing knee surgery with these blocks are at risk of improper bone resection.
Check if your spacer block has a model number starting with 42-5399-035 followed by 08, 09, 10, 12, or 14. The specific lots listed in the recall notice also indicate affected units.
Verify the model number on your spacer block to see if it matches the recalled models (42-5399-035-08, 42-5399-035-09, 42-5399-035-10, 42-5399-035-12, or 42-5399-035-14).
The spacer blocks do not fit properly in the alignment tower instrument or handle, which could lead to inaccurate bone resection during knee surgery.
The affected models are 8mm (42-5399-035-08), 9mm (42-5399-035-09), 10mm (42-5399-035-10), 12mm (42-5399-035-12), and 14mm (42-5399-035-14) blocks.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected users should contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1238-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1238-2018 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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