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Persona® 42-5046-066-12Recalls & 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
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024562721), received between Mar 24, 2023 and Sep 16, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K181947, K191625); 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: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 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: 0 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: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4

Patient problems

  • Pain3
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2
  • Arthrofibrosis1
  • Hyperextension1
  • Joint Contracture1
  • Joint Laxity1
  • Muscular Rigidity1
  • Swelling/ Edema1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that a patient hyperextended the right knee and reported swelling and pain about three months post implantation. Approximately two and half year's post implantation the patient complained of moderate pain and refused x-rays. Three years and three months after the patient refused x-rays, a right open lysis of adhesions with possible lateral release and polyethylene exchange due to arthrofibrosis was ordered. No further information provided.

    Patient problems: Arthrofibrosis; Hyperextension; Pain; Swelling/ Edema

    MAUDE report 50792570 ↗
  • InjuryApr 16, 2024Adverse 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; Joint Contracture; Pain

    MAUDE report 19119333 ↗
  • InjuryApr 12, 2023Adverse 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: Muscular Rigidity

    MAUDE report 16724667 ↗
  • InjuryMar 24, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR A RIGHT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY REVISION TO INCREASE STABILITY DUE TO FLEXION LAXITY AND CONSTANT PAIN APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) YEARS POST-OPERATIVELY. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED ULTRAM FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Laxity; Pain

    MAUDE report 16609446 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K181947, K191625. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2578-2026 · May 11, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision Trabecular Metal Femoral Distal Augment Model/Catalog Number: 42-5572-066-10 Software Version: N/A Product Description:

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