MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	42502006202
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	07/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 42522100410 - articular surface medial congruent (mc) right 10 mm height use with tibia sizes c-d/cr femur sizes 6-7 - 65397043.42540000032 - all poly patella cemented 32 mm diameter - 65584857.Unknown - unknown cement - unknown.42532006402 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size c - 65342045.42557000114 - stem extension tapered cemented 14 mm diameter +30 mm length - 65455255.H6: suggested component code: mechanical (g04) - femur.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient had an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient developed pain, swelling, loss of flexion and mobility, and was found to have a nickel allergy.Approximately 2.5 years post-op, the patient was revised to nickel free implants.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The event is confirmed.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: no evidence of infection, implants well aligned, patient had excellent rom and stability.Positive nickel allergy test report supplied.The ifu lists nickel as a material in the composition of the implant material and also states that nickel, is classified as a skin sensitizer 1: sensitization or allergic reaction to users and/or patients.The ifu states do no use in patients with suspected or confirmed metal sensitivity or allergy to the metals utilized in the manufacture of the subject device.The root cause can therefore be attributed to a failure to follow instructions.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h6.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERSONA FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23535244
• Report Number: 3007963827-2025-00452
• Device Sequence Number: 10167261
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024229921
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024229921(17)320612(10)65384203
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172524
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 42502006202
• Device Lot Number: 65384203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2026; 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026; 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 60 KG