PERSONA® 42-5006-058-01Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of PERSONA (364)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024229174), received between Dec 13, 2022 and Dec 12, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (2 reports).
39 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K113369); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Packaging Problem2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Unsealed Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Abscess1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Unsealed Device Packaging; Packaging Problem; Unsealed Device Packaging; Packaging Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20912046 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2024Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE IMPLANTS WERE BEING PREPARED FOR USE WHEN BOTH OF THE INNER AND OUTER PACKAGING WERE OBSERVED TO BE DEFORMED. THE IMPLANT (FEMORAL COMPONENT) WAS OBSERVED TO BE BULGING AGAINST THE TYVEK PEEL LAYER, OF THE INNER PACKING. NO PHYSICAL BREACH IN THE PACKAGING WAS OBSERVED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SURGEON REQUESTED ANOTHER IMPLANT TO BE USED INSTEAD AS THERE WERE CONCERNS WITH SAFETY, QUALITY AND STERILITY OF THE DEVICE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20293805 ↗InjuryDec 13, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT HAD SUBCUTANEOUS ABSCESS ONE MONTH POST IMPLANTATION. CLEANING WAS PERFORMED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Abscess
MAUDE report 15967693 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K113369. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1806-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · TerminatedPersona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Right, Item Number 42532108302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
- Z-1808-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · TerminatedPersona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right, Item Number 42539908302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
- Z-1805-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · TerminatedPersona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Left, Item Number 42532108301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
- Z-1807-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · TerminatedPersona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Left, Item Number 42539908301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
- Z-1340-2016 · Mar 17, 2016 · TerminatedPersona The Personalized Knee System Articular Surface Posterior Stabilized (PS) Left Height 14mm Sterile. For use in total knee arthroplasty. REF 42-5114-005-14
- Z-1341-2016 · Mar 17, 2016 · TerminatedPersona The Personalized Knee System Articular Surface Posterior Stabilized (PS) Left Height 18mm Sterile For use in total knee arthroplasty. REF 42-5114-008-18
- Z-1157-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 59 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 42540000026 PSN ALL POLY PAT PLY 26MM 42540000029 PSN ALL POLY PAT PLY 29MM 42540000032 PSN ALL
- Z-1360-2015 · Mar 10, 2015 · TerminatedBrand Name: Persona Anterior Referencing Sizer with Locking Boom The Persona Anterior Referencing Sizer is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthrop
- Z-0853-2015 · Dec 4, 2014 · TerminatedPersona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument intended for use In multiple TKA p
- Z-1042-2015 · Nov 25, 2014 · TerminatedZimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).
- Z-0198-2015 · Oct 9, 2014 · TerminatedPersona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, t
- Z-0123-2015 · Oct 7, 2014 · TerminatedThe Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the
- Z-2577-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · TerminatedPERSONA The Personalized Knee System CR Tibial Articular Surface Provisional with the following: Left Size 3-9 CD Top; Left Size 3-11 EF Top; Left Size 7-12 GH Top; Left Size 9-12
- Z-2578-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · TerminatedPERSONA The Personalized Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with the following: Size CD +0 mm Thickness Bottom(TB); Size CD +6 mm Thickness Bottom; Size EF +0 m
- Z-2580-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · TerminatedPERSONA" The Personalized Knee System UC Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left Size 3-7 CD Top; Left Size 4-11 EF Top; Left Size 7-12 GH Top; Left Size 9-12 J Top; Right Size 3
…and 24 more.
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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