Zimmer, Inc. Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in assessing the thickness of the articular surface required. The TASP construct is utilized while conducting a trial range of motion. The TASP consists of 3 parts: a TASP bottom, a TASP shim, and a TASP top. The shims come in Recall
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Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in assessing the thickness of the articular surface required. The TASP construct is utilized while conducting a trial range of motion. The TASP consists of 3 parts: a TASP bottom, a TASP shim, and a TASP top. The shims come in
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Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, CD, 10mm, 42-5279-002-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 12mm, 42-5279-002-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 14mm, 42-5279-004-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 10mm, 42-5279-004-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 12mm, 42-5279-004-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 14mm, 42-5279-006-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 10mm, 42-5279-006-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 12mm, 42-5279-006-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 14mm, 42-5279-008-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 10mm, 42-5279-008-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 12mm, 42-5279-008-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 14mm, 42-5279-003-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 10mm, 42-5279-003-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 11mm, 42-5279-003-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 12mm, 42-5279-003-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 13mm, 42-5279-003-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 14mm, 42-5279-005-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 10mm, 42-5279-005-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 11mm, 42-5279-005-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 12mm, 42-5279-005-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 13mm, 42-5279-005-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 14mm, 42-5279-007-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 10mm, 42-5279-007-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 11mm, 42-5279-007-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 12mm, 42-5279-007-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 13mm, 42-5279-007-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 14mm.
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Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04: 42-5279-002-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-002-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-002-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-004-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-004-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-004-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-006-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-006-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-006-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, GH, 14mm; 42-5279-008-00 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 10mm; 42-5279-008-02 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 12mm; 42-5279-008-04 All Lots Persona Constrained TASP (Tibial A/S Prov.) Shim, J, 14mm; 42-5279-003-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 10mm; 42-5279-003-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 11mm; 42-5279-003-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 12mm; 42-5279-003-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 13mm; 42-5279-003-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, CD, 14mm; 42-5279-005-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 10mm; 42-5279-005-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 11mm; 42-5279-005-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 12mm; 42-5279-005-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 13mm; 42-5279-005-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, EF, 14mm; 42-5279-007-00 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 10mm; 42-5279-007-01 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 11mm; 42-5279-007-02 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 12mm; 42-5279-007-03 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 13mm; 42-5279-007-04 All Lots Persona TASP (Tibial A/S Provisional) Shim, GH, 14mm.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279 due to Potential for delay in surgery and/or ball bearings to be left in the wound. Repeated cycles of sonic cleaning can break down the ball bearing retenti. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for delay in surgery and/or ball bearings to be left in the wound. Repeated cycles of sonic cleaning can break down the ball bearing retention feature (swage) on the shim. To prevent this, TASP shims must be manually cleaned and inspected per product insert, 87-6203-991-22.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 11, 2026