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Persona® 00-5901-035-48Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 1

All models of PERSONA (364)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024563193), received between Aug 2, 2022 and Feb 9, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 reports).

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: 1 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: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture3
  • Material Erosion2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Damaged Thread1
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
  • Bursitis1
  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Fracture; Damaged Thread

    IT WAS REPORTED METAL THREAD CAME OFF OF SCREW WHEN SCREWING INTO 4-IN-1. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24293932 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PRODUCT HAD DAMAGED STERILE PACKAGING. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23681616 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEX DRIVER BROKE DURING SURGERY. THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS UTILIZED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO FOREIGN BODIES WERE RETAINED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22003176 ↗
  • InjuryAug 6, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEX HEAD SCREW FRACTURED DURING INSERTION. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE IT, BUT PART OF THE TIP REMAINED INSIDE THE BODY. NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 19917585 ↗
  • InjuryApr 18, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL RIGHT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY FOLLOWED BY A REVISION 7 YEARS LATER DUE TO ASEPTIC LOOSENING. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE PAIN OVER THE PES BURSA AND WAS INITIAL PRESCRIBED NSAIDS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PES ANSERINUS BURSITIS. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A CORTISONE INJECTION SIXTEEN MONTHS POST REVISION. ALL IMPLANTS REMAIN IN PLACE AND AT THE TWO-YEAR FOLLOW-UP, REPORTS NO PAIN.

    Patient problems: Bursitis; Pain

    MAUDE report 19139798 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Erosion; Material Erosion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS RELATED TO THE FIXATION OF THE CUTTING BLOCK AND SCREWS OR SAW BLADE. ALL METAL SHAVINGS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT'S WOUND. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15145868 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2022Material Erosion; Material Erosion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS RELATED TO THE FIXATION OF THE CUTTING BLOCK AND SCREWS OR SAW BLADE. ALL METAL SHAVINGS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT'S WOUND. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15145867 ↗

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