Persona PPSRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer, Inc. · 26 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 44
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 39
- Recalls
- 0
We found 26 models of Persona PPS by Zimmer, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 44 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 30, 2023 and Aug 6, 2026 — classified as 39 injuries, 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Persona PPS problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem31
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth3
- Difficult to Insert2
- Osseointegration Problem2
- Biocompatibility1
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Difficult or Delayed Positioning1
- Failure to Osseointegrate1
Patient problems
- Loss of Range of Motion15
- Pain15
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
- Scar Tissue6
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties5
- Swelling/ Edema5
- Adhesion(s)3
- Aseptic loosening3
Persona PPS models
26 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-068-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive4 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-068-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER4 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-060-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER3 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-070-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER3 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-060-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-062-02Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-064-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-064-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-062-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-064-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-070-02Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-074-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive2 reports
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-062-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-068-02Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-070-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5080-070-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-056-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-056-02Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-062-02Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-066-01Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer + additive/metal/polymer + additive1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5086-066-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5060-068-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5066-062-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5066-066-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, COATED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5066-066-02PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
- Persona® PPS® 42-5066-070-01PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER1 report
Recent Persona PPS adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 6, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial knee surgery. Subsequently, the patient was revised due to a quad tendon repair approximately 7 months post-op. During the revision, the surgeon examined the knee and the femoral component appeared to be loose. The surgeon tapped the femoral component off with little to no ingrowth in the implant. All available information has been provided.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Muscle/Tendon Damage
MAUDE report 50155629 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50072903 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE REVISION APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO FEMORAL LOOSENING. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Aseptic loosening
MAUDE report 25678895 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2026Positioning Failure; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FEMUR COMPONENT DID NOT ACHIEVE PRESS FIT AND WAS LOOSE DURING PROCEDURE. THE FEMUR WAS REMOVED AND A NEW FEMUR WAS UTILIZED. THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS UTILIZED. NO PIECES FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE IMPLANT WAS SWITCHED TO A CEMENTED FEMUR THAT ADDED ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25167196 ↗InjuryMar 9, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Discomfort
MAUDE report 24544243 ↗InjuryFeb 2, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT REQUIRED MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA OF THE LEFT KNEE APPROXIMATELY 12 WEEKS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO ARTHROFIBROSIS; ALL IMPLANTS WERE RETAINED. DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS REGARDING THIS EVENT; TO DATE ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Arthrofibrosis; Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 24233841 ↗InjuryJan 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 24120953 ↗InjuryJan 5, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AT TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 23968213 ↗InjuryDec 17, 2025Peeled/Delaminated; Osseointegration Problem; Peeled/Delaminated; Osseointegration Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY REVISION TO ADDRESS INADEQUATE OSSEOINTEGRATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TIBIAL AND FEMORAL COMPONENTS WERE NOTED TO NOT HAVE ANY BONY INGROWTH. THE FEMORAL COMPONENT WAS ALSO NOTED TO BE DELAMINATED.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23827066 ↗InjuryDec 16, 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: Joint effusion; Pain; Synovitis
MAUDE report 23817038 ↗InjuryDec 12, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT KNEE MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA TO ADDRESS ARTHROFIBROSIS AND LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) MONTHS FOLLOWING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. THE PATIENT'S SYMPTOMS HAVE SINCE RESOLVED. INITIAL OPERATIVE NOTES NOTED NO INTRAOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS. MANIPULATION OPERATIVE NOTES NOTED THAT 0-125 DEGREES WAS SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED AND NO INTRAOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS OCCURRED.
Patient problems: Arthrofibrosis; Loss of Range of Motion
MAUDE report 23790526 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Fluid Discharge; Impaired Healing; Muscle/Tendon Damage; Pain; Scar Tissue; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 23759800 ↗InjuryDec 8, 2025Failure to Osseointegrate; Failure to Osseointegrate
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration
MAUDE report 23747282 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2025Osseointegration Problem; Osseointegration Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Inadequate Osseointegration; Pain
MAUDE report 23604786 ↗InjuryNov 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT) ACCOMPANIED BY PAIN AND SWELLING IN THE RIGHT LEG APPROXIMATELY ONE (1) MONTH FOLLOWING RIGHT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED MEDICATION AND SYMPTOMS RESOLVED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPLICATION. INITIAL OPERATIVE NOTES NOTED NO INTRAOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema; Thromboembolism; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 23574375 ↗
Other Zimmer, Inc. products
- PERSONA364 models · 2,000 reports · 3 recalls
- Persona The Personalized Knee77 models · 1,396 reports
- PERSONA Vivacit-E285 models · 1,152 reports
- NexGen198 models · 842 reports · 4 recalls
- Affixus18 models · 1 reports · 17 recalls
- PERSONA Natural Tibia25 models · 417 reports · 2 recalls
- NexGen Legacy119 models · 319 reports · 3 recalls
- Alliance32 models · 275 reports · 2 recalls
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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