CLASS II Device recall · Reported 18 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM recalled by Zimmer

Zimmer is recalling Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, distributed in 30 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lots and sizes; Sizes C-J Left and Right.

Quantity recalled11,658

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-1266-2015
FDA event ID: 70523
Recalling firm: Zimmer, Warsaw, IN
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Jan 2015
FDA classified: 12 Mar 2015
Reported: 18 Mar 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Device type: Hip & Knee Implants

Timeline

28 Jan 2015	Recall initiated by company
12 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+43 days
18 Mar 2015	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

An increase in complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer For use in either posterior cruciate retaining or sacrificing surgical procedures.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI; Foreign:Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates. DOD/VA: HOSPITAL- VA MAINE HLTCR SYTM (402) VA MROC (402) ATTN: PROSTHETICS DEPT TOGUS ME 04330 207-672-9425 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (438) 2501 W 22 SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105 605-336-8922 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (509)1 FREEDOM WAY AUGUSTA , GA 30904 706-721-6892 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (521) 700 S 19TH ST, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 378-962-1599 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (523) 1400 VFW PARKWAY, WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 617-862-5977 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (528) 3495 BAILEY AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14215 716-898-6922 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (552) 4100 WEST 3RD STREET BLDG # 330 RECEIVING, DAYTON, OH 45428 937-226-5987 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (583), 1481 WEST 10TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202 317-267-8765 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (595) 1700 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, LEBANON, PA 17042 717-272-6621 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (657) 915 N GRAND BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63106 314-652-4100 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (664) 350 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92161 858-552-8585 HOSPITAL VA MED CTR (693) 1111 EAST END BOULEVARD, WILKES BARRE, PA 18711 717-824-3521 HOSPITAL VA SNHCS (654/118) 975 KIRMAN AVENUE RENO NV 89502 702-597-1699

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

An increase in complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines.

Which lots are affected?

All lots and sizes; Sizes C-J Left and Right.

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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