The Zimmer Persona TM Tibia is a widely used knee implant throughout the United States. Approximately 11,658 products were distributed worldwide, including 25 US states, beginning in March 2012. They come in sizes ranging from “C” to “J”, and are specified for the left and right knees.
The Persona was initially created because its prior model, the Zimmer NexGen, failed. They newer model differed slightly in its range of motion, which the designers thought would stabilize the joint more. However, the Persona has been recalled by the FDA as of March 2015.
The implant has a significantly high failure rate, just as the NexGen did, due to its tendency to loosen as well as create radiolucent lines. These extremely high rates of improper functioning have forced Zimmer to launch a voluntary recall for all Persona knee hardware.
Symptoms include a feeling of instability, accompanied by a mechanical sounding noise. An x-ray of the implant area will indicate a dark void between the implant plate and the bone.
If you have experienced any of these symptoms, or believe that this product may have been implanted and led to problems, you may be eligible for a case. Call our office at (631) 543-3663 to arrange a no cost, no obligation consultation to find out how an attorney can help you.
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