510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPersona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal Cones
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
Cleared on May 18, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K181947 (Zimmer, Inc., 2018) after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1981.
- Decided
- May 18, 2021
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JWH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K810258 (1981). 160 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK121771 Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123459 Zimmer Persona TM Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK181947 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- This deviceK210829 Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal ConesZimmer, Inc. · 2021
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- Root · 12 generations backK810258 Proximal Fermoral Hip ReplacementBiomet, Inc. · 1981
- 11 generations backK974558 Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur SystemBiomet, Inc. · 1998
- 10 generations backK032396 Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK042051 Arcomxl Polyethylene LinersBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK051411 Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK061312 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic HeadsBiomet, Inc. · 2006
- 6 generations backK073102 Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular LinersBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2007
- 5 generations backK100048 E1 Antioxidant Infused TechnologyBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2010
- 4 generations backK120370 Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene LinersZimmer, Inc. · 2012
- 3 generations backK121771 Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123459 Zimmer Persona TM Personalized Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK181947 Persona Revision Knee SystemZimmer, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- This deviceK210829 Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal ConesZimmer, Inc. · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K810258 | Proximal Fermoral Hip Replacement | Biomet, Inc. | 1981 | — |
| −11 | K974558 | Salvage/Onocology Hip and Total Femur System | Biomet, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K032396 | Ringloc 36MM Line and Modular Femoral Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2003 | 3 |
| −9 | K042051 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −8 | K051411 | Arcomxl Polyethylene Liners and Biolox Delta Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −7 | K061312 | 36MM Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads | Biomet, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −6 | K073102 | Biolox Delta Ceramic Heads with 100KGY E-Poly Acetabular Liners | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2007 | — |
| −5 | K100048 | E1 Antioxidant Infused Technology | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K120370 | Vivacit-E Vitamin E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −3 | K121771 | Zimmer Persona the Personalized Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −2 | K123459 | Zimmer Persona TM Personalized Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2013 | 10 |
| −1 | K181947 | Persona Revision Knee System | Zimmer, Inc. | 2018 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K210829 | Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal Cones | Zimmer, Inc. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in JWH? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new JWH device
- #1 K221479 Persona Personalized Knee Systemscore 22.4 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K181947 | Persona Revision Knee SystemSummary page 4…joint Patellofemorotibial metal/polymer porous-coated uncemented prosthesis) Predicate Device(s): K181947 Persona Revision Zimmer, Inc. Knee System Device Description: T… | 2018 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 40 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 76 of the 160 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K181947.
How does its category compare?
All JWH devicesJWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · JWH
20in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JWH
55in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JWH
2in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JWH
9,306in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JWH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 1,305 |
| 2008 | 17 | 81 | 10 | 1,483 |
| 2009 | 11 | 168 | 109 | 1,870 |
| 2010 | 19 | 85 | 32 | 3,286 |
| 2011 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 5,133 |
| 2012 | 33 | 85 | 85 | 5,203 |
| 2013 | 31 | 128 | 31 | 6,135 |
| 2014 | 33 | 98 | 13 | 6,722 |
| 2015 | 27 | 87 | 11 | 6,881 |
| 2016 | 18 | 88 | 17 | 7,586 |
| 2017 | 25 | 118 | 61 | 12,263 |
| 2018 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 14,071 |
| 2019 | 28 | 133 | 5 | 14,987 |
| 2020 | 22 | 59 | 2 | 12,592 |
| 2021 | 24 | 61 | 8 | 9,408 |
| 2022 | 17 | 56 | 12 | 8,364 |
| 2023 | 20 | 57 | 67 | 8,947 |
| 2024 | 19 | 89 | 7 | 10,828 |
| 2025 | 20 | 55 | 2 | 9,306 |
| 2026 | 12 | 63 | 4 | — |
What is it indicated for?
This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. - Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle. - Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy. - Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities. - The salvage of previously failed surgical…
Read the full statement (137 words)
This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to:
- Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.
- Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle.
- Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy.
- Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities.
- The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.
Porous components may be used cemented or uncemented (biological fixation). Augments may be attached via bone cement or screw to the tibial plates and/or femoral components. Splined stem extension components are intended to be used press-fit (uncemented). All other femoral component, tibial plate, stem extension, and femoral and tibial augment components are indicated for cemented use only.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K210829 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K210829: Persona Revision Knee System Femoral Metaphyseal Cones.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210829
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026