# FDA recall Z-2876-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-06-22.

## Product

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35    Product Usage:  Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide distribution and the countries of Japan and Netherlands.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2876-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-06-22
- **Report date:** 2018-08-29
- **Termination date:** 2019-10-09

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2876-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2876-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2876-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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