Persona IQ Smart Knee: Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions
How is my data accessed?
You, your surgeon, and care team will be able to view your Persona IQ data through the secure mymobility app.
How will my data be used?
The data will be used by your care team as long as you continue sharing your data. If you decide you no longer want your data collected, you can simply opt out. Talk to your surgeon for information on how to opt out. Outside of regulated implant reportable data elements, your historical data will be anonymized once you have opted out of data sharing.
Who has access to my data?
Your data will be available to your care team and authorized administrators (Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical) of your Persona IQ implant.
Will Persona IQ track my location?
No, Persona IQ is not a GPS tracking device.
What does Persona IQ measure?
Range of motion, qualified step count, stride length, distance traveled, walking speed and cadence.
How does the data get from my knee to the app?
You plug a Home Base Station into a wall outlet within 6 feet of where you sleep. Each night it receives your daily activity information from Persona IQ and sends it to your mymobility app for you and your care team to review.
Do I need to tell other doctors about Persona IQ if I need a different surgery?
It’s always good to inform your physicians about your medical history.
Can the Persona IQ battery hurt me?
Some medical procedures and treatments use medical equipment that introduces electrical currents into your body. These medical procedures and treatments may not be safe with your Persona IQ implant because it could damage the sensor in the implant. Always inform your health care provider that you have a smart implant before any medical procedure and/or treatment. The battery inside of Persona IQ does not need to be replaced.
Does the data replace my visits with Dr. Maish?
No. The information is used in combination with in-person visits. It gives you and your care team more to go on between visits.
What do I need at home?
A cellphone that accepts text messages and home Wi-Fi. Dr. Maish’s team will go through a short technical eligibility checklist with you before surgery.
Who can I contact if I have questions or need assistance?
Zimmer Biomet Smart Knee Support: 844-799-8208 or SmartKneeSupport@zimmerbiomet.com. For questions about your care, call Dr. Maish’s team at 301-663-9573.
Your privacy
Zimmer Biomet states that it will only use your data to provide its products and services, and for purposes that are compatible with treatment.
More on the technology Dr. Maish offers: ROSA® robotic surgery, Persona IQ® smart knee, Why Dr. Maish uses it, mymobility® app, App log-in and setup, ZBEdge® Analytics.
Important information
The objective kinematic data generated by the CTE with CHIRP System are not intended to support clinical decision-making and have not been shown to provide any clinical benefit. Not all patients are candidates for this product and/or procedure. Only a medical professional can determine the treatment appropriate for your specific condition. Appropriate postoperative activities and restrictions will differ from patient to patient. Talk to your surgeon about whether joint replacement is right for you and the risks of the procedure, including the risk of implant wear, infection, loosening, breakage or failure, any of which could require additional surgery. For a complete list of benefit and risk information visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or call 1-800-HIP-KNEE.
Not all patients are candidates for the use of this product and surgeons should evaluate individually to determine which patients are appropriate for remote care. Patients must have Internet access and a text-capable mobile device or a compatible smartphone to use mymobility; not all smartphone app features are available with web-based version. Some patients continue to experience pain and/or limited mobility. Activity levels and restrictions will vary based on your individual condition.
ROSA®, OptimiZe™, Persona®, The Personalized Knee®, Persona IQ®, The Smart Knee®, mymobility® and ZBEdge® are trademarks of Zimmer Biomet or its affiliates. Apple Watch and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Images and videos courtesy of Zimmer Biomet. Legal manufacturers: Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana, and Canary Medical USA LLC, Carlsbad, California.
This page is general education, not medical advice.
References
- Zimmer Biomet. Persona IQ® The Smart Knee® patient education materials (patient brochure, patient talking points, Home Base Station guide). 2025 to 2026.
- Zimmer Biomet. mymobility® Patient Care Management App Information. zimmerbiomet.com (opens in a new tab)
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