Between 2012 and 2015, some consumers and patients have suffered adverse effects and complications from the Zimmer Persona knee implant leading to a recall of the Persona TM Tibial plate, a component of the medical device. Zimmer tibial implant recall was voluntarily announced by the company in February 2015.

The manufacturer of the Zimmer Persona knee implant is Zimmer Biomet, a publicly traded medical device company. The company was founded in 1927 to produce aluminum splints. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Ind.

The medical device manufacturer announced the Zimmer tibial implant recall after receiving numerous complaints from patients stating that the implant became loose from where it was positioned.

Medical professionals were noticing gaps between the knee implant and the bone in X-ray images. According to Zimmer tibial implant recall lawsuits, this gap is a sign of “poor seating” of the Zimmer Persona TM Tibial Plate.

There are several other symptoms reported in conjunction with the Zimmer Persona Tibial Plate knee implant. These symptoms can include persistent pain, loss of mobility, inflammation, knee instability, and knee tightness.

The Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal tibial plate is part of a total knee replacement system that is implanted into the bone without cement. When implanted, it is attached to the tibia. The device has two pegs that are inserted into the tibia that later grow into the bone after implantation. The pegs work to give the knee additional support and stability after the implantation.

The Zimmer tibial implant recall was announced voluntarily by Zimmer Biomet in February 2015. During the Zimmer tibial implant recall, about 12,000 Trabecular Metal components were affected. The Zimmer tibial implant recall was announced after Zimmer received multiple complaints containing primarily two key issues with the device. These issues include the device’s production of radiolucent lines and the loosening of the device.

Loosening occurs when the device, or trabecular plate, loosens or comes loose from its original place of attachment. According to Zimmer Biomet, loosening is a primary cause for many knee revision surgeries.  Radiolucent are often discovered through X-ray images.  The X-rays show gaps between the knee implant and the bone. Radiolucent lines are the early signs of loosening, and poor seating occurs when the device moves from its original place of implantation.

Persons who have experienced complications with their Zimmer tibial knee implant may be eligible to file a Zimmer Tibial implant recall lawsuit.  Successful plaintiffs may receive monetary compensation for their injuries and for their pain and suffering.  The monetary compensation can help cover medical costs caused by the device.