A 2015 Zimmer Persona recall over a reportedly defective device component has affected thousands of implants in use across the country.

The Zimmer Persona recall was issued over its tibial plate component, which a number of patients have reported caused side effects or device failure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded, issuing its Zimmer Persona recall to prevent further injury. But many patients are still implanted with these devices, and therefore still at risk of suffering from side effects of the defective component.

Zimmer Persona Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. In fact, around 600,000 U.S. patients undergo knee surgery each year. Unfortunately, knee implants can reportedly have serious side effects on their users.

Most patients can expect their medications and medical devices to come along with certain risks of side effects. But patients implanted with the Zimmer Persona knee implant claim that a defect with its tibial plate component can lead to side effects far more serious and common than they were warned about.

Patient reports of complications with their knee implants are more serious than simple wear and tear. Instead, they involve more serious side effects, including tibial implant failure. Failure of a knee implant can lead to some serious complications and, in some cases, may even require removal surgery.

Of course, revision surgery brings with it its own risks. Patients are exposed to surgical risks like infection and other damage, as well as substantial medical costs.

The Zimmer Persona recall was issued in response to this slew of reports, affecting thousands of devices and patients. Its effects are ongoing, as many patients have not yet had the device removed.

Zimmer Persona recall Basics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Zimmer Persona recall back in March 2015 after receiving reports of complications from the tibial plate component of the knee implant device. The Zimmer Persona recall was classified as Class II, indicating that the device is capable of causing temporary or reversible harm. A Class I recall would have indicated the potential for permanent harm or even potential fatality.

The 2015 Zimmer Persona recall affected somewhere around 12,000 implants and their respective patients.

Zimmer Persona recall Lawsuits

Some patients who have been implanted with devices affected by the Zimmer Persona recall are filing lawsuits against the device manufacturer, alleging that the risks of the device are too great in comparison with its relative benefits.

If you or someone you love has been harmed due to Zimmer tibial implant failure, you may be able to file a Zimmer lawsuit. While filing a lawsuit cannot undo the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by problems with the device, it can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs associated with these injuries.