PERSONA™ 42-5210-005-10Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024239692), received between Jun 25, 2020 and May 14, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Noise, Audible” (1 report).

39 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K113369, K172524); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 14, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED IN A JOURNAL ARTICLE THAT 1 PATIENT IN THE CONVENTIONAL GROUP EXPERIENCED POSTOP WOUND LEAKAGE, LEADING TO PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Fluid Discharge

  MAUDE report 25176912 ↗
• InjuryOct 25, 2021Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA A POLAR-TKA CLINICAL STUDY THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL RIGHT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT REPORTED INCREASED STIFFNESS AND DECREASED RANGE OF MOTION FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, BEGINNING 1.5 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. PATIENT WAS ADVISED TO BEGIN PHYSIOTHERAPY TO INCREASE KNEE FLEXION. SURGEON NOTED THAT PATIENT'S MOBILITY HAS DECREASED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND FEELS THAT THE DECREASED ACTIVITY HAS CAUSED DETERIORATION IN JOINT FUNCTION. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, PRODUCTS REMAIN IMPLANTED AND THERE IS NO PLAN FOR REVISION SURGERY. FINAL OUTCOME IS NOTED AS PENDING.

  Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion

  MAUDE report 12689871 ↗
• InjuryJun 25, 2020Noise, Audible; Noise, Audible

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

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 10194482 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K113369, K172524. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
• Z-2576-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · Terminated
  PERSONA The Personalized Knee System Constrained Posterior Stabilized Tibial Articular Surface Provisional TOP with the following: L 3-5 CD; L 6-9 CD; L 3-5 EF; L 6-9 EF; L 10-11 E

…and 24 more.