PERSONA® 42-5114-007-10Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024641341), received between Jul 19, 2022 and Jul 30, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (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
- Difficult to Insert2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Material Deformation1
- Noise, Audible1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Adhesion(s)1
- Joint Laxity1
- Joint effusion1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Pain1
- Scar Tissue1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 30, 2025Noise, Audible; Noise, Audible
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AT TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Joint effusion; Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 22669006 ↗InjuryOct 23, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION AND STIFFNESS A LITTLE OVER ONE (1) MONTH FOLLOWING LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED NAPROXEN TO TREAT PES BURSITIS AND UNDERWENT A MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA TO TREAT ARTHROFIBROSIS. INITIAL OPERATIVE NOTES NOTED NO INTRAOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS. MANIPULATION NOTES NOTED NO COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: Adhesion(s); Loss of Range of Motion; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 20517543 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT STERILE PACKAGE HAD THE INNER PLASTIC PACKAGING DISCOLORED. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18551829 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2023Difficult to Insert; Material Deformation; Difficult to Insert; Material Deformation
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17905052 ↗MalfunctionJul 19, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THE TIBIAL INSERT WOULD NOT SEAT ON THE TIBIAL TRAY DURING AN INITIAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15054600 ↗
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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-2575-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · TerminatedPERSONA The Personalized Knee System Constrained Tibial Articular Surface Provisional BOTTOM with the following: L CD +0MM; L CD +6MM; L EF +0MM;L EF +6MM; L GH +0MM; L GH +6MM;
- Z-2576-2014 · Aug 7, 2014 · TerminatedPERSONA 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.
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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