FDA Class II Recall: Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision¿… by Zimmer, Inc.

Key facts

What this classification means

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In this case, the recalling firm is Zimmer, Inc. and the affected product is described in FDA's record as: Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Model/Catalog Number: 42-5572-066-10 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Size 9, 9+ 10mm Thicknes (additional items listed in FDA's full record). FDA's stated reason for the recall is: Firm received a complaint with no clinical impact in which a posterior augment was found within the distal augment package.. The recall is tracked under FDA recall number Z-2578-2026 and carries a status of Ongoing as of the most recent FDA enforcement report. This classification reflects FDA's assessment of the product defect described above, not a prediction about any specific patient outcome. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do. Recall status can change while FDA and the recalling firm continue corrective actions, so checking the firm's own notice for the most current guidance is recommended.

What consumers should do

Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Specifically, check whether the product in your possession matches the description on file with FDA -- Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Model/Catalog Number: 42-5572-066-10 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Size 9, 9+ 10mm Thicknes (additional items listed in FDA's full record) -- and the recall number Z-2578-2026. If it matches, stop using or distributing it and contact Zimmer, Inc. or the point of purchase for return or replacement instructions. Retailers and distributors holding affected inventory should quarantine it and follow the firm's written recall notice.

Frequently asked questions

How serious is this recall?

FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

What should someone who has this product do?

Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Check the product against FDA's description (Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Model/Catalog Number: 42-5572-066-10 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Size 9, 9+ 10mm Thicknes (additional items listed in FDA's full record)) and recall number Z-2578-2026, then.

What is the FDA recall number for this event?

FDA recall number Z-2578-2026.

What is the current status of this recall?

Status as recorded by FDA: Ongoing.