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PERSONA® 42-5006-064-02Recalls & 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
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024229242), received between Feb 24, 2020 and Jun 19, 2025 — classified as 8 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
  • Loss of or Failure to Bond1

Patient problems

  • Pain6
  • Loss of Range of Motion5
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties3
  • Bone Fracture(s)2
  • Scar Tissue2
  • Adhesion(s)1
  • Aseptic loosening1
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 19, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Scar Tissue

    MAUDE report 22293627 ↗
  • InjuryJun 18, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS TWO AND A HALF MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING. DURING THE REVISION THE PATELLA WAS FOUND TO BE GROSSLY LOOSE, THE FEMORAL AND TIBIAL COMPONENTS WERE FOUND TO BE SLIGHTLY MOBILE AND ASEPTIC LOOSENING WAS CONFIRMED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Joint effusion; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Swelling/ Edema; Tendinopathy

    MAUDE report 22286282 ↗
  • InjuryMay 1, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ONE YEAR POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO UNKNOWN REASON. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19221681 ↗
  • InjuryJan 29, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AT TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Bone Fracture(s); Loss of Range of Motion; Pain

    MAUDE report 18595537 ↗
  • InjuryDec 20, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AT TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Bone Fracture(s); Loss of Range of Motion; Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis; Pain

    MAUDE report 18365910 ↗
  • InjuryMar 1, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT KNEE REPLACEMENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT STARTED EXPERIENCING INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF MOTION. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA OF THE KNEE ABOUT 8 WEEKS POST IMPLANTATION. THE OUTCOME WAS MARKED AS RESOLVED.

    Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Loss of Range of Motion; Scar Tissue

    MAUDE report 16459725 ↗
  • InjuryOct 7, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12589486 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 24, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint; Muscular Rigidity; Pain; Swelling

    MAUDE report 9746108 ↗

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-1808-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Left, Item Number 42539908301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
  • Z-1806-2018 · Aug 7, 2017 · Terminated
    Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Right, Item Number 42532108302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
  • Z-1340-2016 · Mar 17, 2016 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    Product 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 · Terminated
    Brand 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 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).
  • Z-0198-2015 · Oct 9, 2014 · Terminated
    Persona 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 · Terminated
    The 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 · Terminated
    PERSONA 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 · Terminated
    PERSONA 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-2579-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · Terminated
    PERSONA The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with Size 3-5 CD Top; Size 6-9 CD Top; Size 3-5 EF Top; Size 6-9 EF Top; Size 10-11 EF Top; Size 6

…and 24 more.

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