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Zimmer, Inc.

FDA recalling firm · 108 enforcement events · 446 product records · 2010–2026 · IN

Zimmer, Inc. has 108 FDA enforcement events on this register (446 product records) between 2010 and 2026: 108 device; the busiest year was 2014 with 29.

2% of its events are Class I; the most common class is Class II (106). 19 events are listed as ongoing; the recalling firm's address is in IN.

Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Event counts depend on a firm's size and product range; they are not a comparison of one firm with another.

Enforcement events

InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecordsStatus
20 May 2026Off-Axis Comprehensive Shoulder System Small, Augment, Off-Axis, Reamer Guide, Model/Catalog Number: 110040240DeviceClass II5Ongoing
11 May 2026Brand Name: Persona Revision Product Name: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Model/Catalog Number: 42-5572-066-10 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Persona Revision¿ Trabecular Metal¿ Femoral Distal Augment Size 9, 9+ 10mm Thicknes Component: N/ADeviceClass II1Ongoing
30 Mar 2026Brand Name: Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula Product Name: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Model/Catalog Number: 00-5049-011-00 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Component: N/ADeviceClass II1Ongoing
2 Dec 2025Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509320 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Affixus 9 mm, Length 320 mm, Right, Trochanteric Nail Component: N/ADeviceClass II17Ongoing
26 Sep 2025Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm O.D., Size F, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031012; semi constrained hip prosthesisDeviceClass II2Ongoing
24 Mar 2025Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +0 Neck, Model Number 802602202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non- Porous, UncementedDeviceClass II5Ongoing
27 Feb 2025NexGen LPS Flex, Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis, Model Number 00-5962-042-10DeviceClass II1Ongoing
12 Feb 2025Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612DeviceClass II1Ongoing
6 Jan 2025NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Purple/C,D - Height 14 mm, Item Number 00-5994-022-14DeviceClass II2Ongoing
17 Sep 2024Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is primarily indicated for patients undergoing endoscopic surgery for arterial bypass. Item Number: VPX4000 (7273)DeviceClass II1Ongoing
2 Jul 2024CPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplasty; Item Numbers 00811400000 00811400010 00811400100 00811400110 00811400200 00811400210 00811400218 00811400230 00811400300 00811400310 00811400318 00811400330 00811400400 00811400410 00811400420 00811400423 00811400426…DeviceClass II1Ongoing
28 Mar 2024NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Component, Size E and Size E Minus (E-). Component of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femur System.DeviceClass II1Ongoing
20 Mar 2024ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-04DeviceClass II21Ongoing
26 Jul 2023M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)DeviceClass II1Ongoing
27 Jun 2023Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in…DeviceClass II1Ongoing
19 May 2023NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5DeviceClass II1Terminated
27 Feb 2023CoCr Femoral Head, XS, 38/-8, Taper 12/14-Intended to be used as a modular head component for articulation in total hip arthroplasty. Item Number: 01.01012.384DeviceClass II1Ongoing
7 Dec 2022Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm Resection PlanerDeviceClass II1Ongoing
6 Dec 2022NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 3, Item Number 00-5986-037-01DeviceClass II6Ongoing
25 Aug 2022G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplastyDeviceClass II1Ongoing
24 Nov 2015Persona EM Proximal Tube, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-001-00, part of the Persona Tibial Resection System.DeviceClass II2Terminated
10 Nov 2015Zimmer UNIVERSAL Power System Loaner and Modular Electric/Battery Double Trigger Handpiece. Rx only Made in SwitzerlandDeviceClass II2Terminated
27 Aug 2015Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Aug 2015Zimmer Universal Locking System, Titanium 3.5mm. Zimmer Implant and Instrument Cases are reusable, non-implantable devices designed to facilitate organization, identification, storage, transportation, cleaning, and sterilization processing of reusable instruments and certain unused implantable devices.DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Jun 2015ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.DeviceClass II1Terminated
18 May 2015M/L Taper with Kinectiv¿ Technology. prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained (metal uncemented acetabular component) Product Usage: Usage: Total hip replacement for the following: severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, avascular…DeviceClass I1Terminated
30 Apr 2015PRI Femoral Impactor Block for knee prosthesis surgery. Orthopedic Manual Surgical InstrumentDeviceClass II1Terminated
29 Apr 2015Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Apr 2015NexGen Augment; 5mm Distal Femoral Augment;Part number 00-5990-036-10. Intended to be used in total knee arthroplasty when there is insufficient bone in the distal femur.DeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Mar 2015Brand Name: Persona¿ Anterior Referencing Sizer with Locking Boom The Persona Anterior Referencing Sizer is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. The Persona Surgical Technique (97-5026-001-00, Rev. 9) states that the sizer helps ensure that the desired external…DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Feb 2015Zimmer Segmental System (ZSS) Cemented Stem / ZSS Cemented Stem, Smooth Stem Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non-Porous, Uncemented.DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Jan 2015Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate / Persona TM Tibia-Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Porous, Coated, Polymer/Metal/Polymer For use in either posterior cruciate retaining or sacrificing surgical procedures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Dec 2014Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in assessing the thickness of the articular surface…DeviceClass II1Terminated
8 Dec 2014Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.DeviceClass II1Terminated
4 Dec 2014Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument intended for use In multiple TKA procedures. The Persona Surgical Technique indicates that the Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is intended to broach…DeviceClass II1Terminated
25 Nov 2014Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).DeviceClass II1Terminated
14 Oct 2014Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor. Product Usage: TM Tibial Impactor pads are used in conjunction with the TM Tibial Impactor to impact the tibial tray onto the tibia.DeviceClass II2Terminated
9 Oct 2014Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: 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…DeviceClass II1Terminated
7 Oct 2014The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the Persona Surgical technique, the Persona Tibial Articular Inserter is used to seat the articular surface implant onto the tibial baseplate.DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Oct 2014Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Oct 2014Continuum Acetabular System Trabecular Metal Shell with Multi Holes, Porous 68mm, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/PolymerDeviceClass II1Terminated
9 Sep 2014Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screw 48 mm Length Sterile Qty-2. Sterilized using irradiation, single use.DeviceClass II1Terminated
7 Aug 2014PERSONA The Personalized Knee System Constrained Tibial Articular Surface Provisional BOTTOM with the following: L CD +0MM; L CD +6MM; L EF +0MM;L EF +6MM; L GH +0MM; L GH +6MM; L J +0MM; L J +6MM; R CD +0MM; R CD +6MM; R EF +0MM; R EF +6MM; R GH +0MM; R GH +6MM; R J +0MM; R J +6MM; andDeviceClass II6Terminated
30 Jul 2014Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a patient's knee prior to the initial femoral resection cut being made.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2014Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left. Knee prosthesis.DeviceClass II1Terminated
23 Jul 2014Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand NonsterileDeviceClass II16Terminated
22 Jul 2014Knee Instrument Fixation Screws: 48MM HEADED SCREW 48MM HEADLESS SCREW MIS HEADED SCREW, 48MM MIS HEADLESS SCREW, 48MMDeviceClass II7Terminated
22 Jul 2014Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Bone Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmerDeviceClass II8Terminated
17 Jul 2014Tapered-Screw Vent Implant, HA, 4.7mmD x 8mmL x 4.5mm, Part No. TSVWH8 Dental implant component.DeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Jul 2014Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-690. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical Technique, the patellar bushing is placed on the cut surface of the patella and used as a guide for the matching size patella cutter.DeviceClass II4Terminated
1 Jul 2014Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem 38 mm (1-1/2 Inch) Head Diameter 203 mm Length. Product Usage: The Moore Hip Prosthesis is a femoral him stem that can be used where there is roentgenogrpahic evidence of a satisfactory actabulum and sufficient bone in the femoral neck to seat the prosthesis with or without…DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Jul 2014PERSONA (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial General Instrument Tray, non-sterile The intended use of the sterilization case is to organize, store and protect its contents from damage consistent with typical hospital or surgical center circulation (i.e. between central services and the operating room) and during…DeviceClass II2Terminated
25 Jun 2014Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog TSVT6B13, Lot 62284006DeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Jun 2014Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Distal Radial Volar Plate Lateral Column (1st generation stainless steel only). Orthopedic fixation plate. For temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
23 May 2014Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes: 5.0, 7.5, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.5, 13.5, 15.0, 11.25, 17.25, 20.0 & 22.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary for proper…DeviceClass II3Terminated
19 May 2014VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581DeviceClass II1Terminated
19 May 2014NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 1. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.DeviceClass II9Terminated
1 Apr 2014TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.DeviceClass II1Terminated
19 Mar 2014DROP LOK" Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment, support, and rehabilitation of many types of knee injuries or following surgical correction.DeviceClass II4Terminated
25 Feb 2014Gender Solutions" Natural-Knee¿ Flex System: N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 0 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 1 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 2 PATDeviceClass II15Terminated
10 Jan 201400434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabecular Metal Humeral Stem 48 Degree 11mm x 130mm, Sterile, QTY 1, Rx Product Usage: Zimmer Trabecular Metal TM Humeral Stem is a shoulder prosthetic replacement device that is indicated…DeviceClass II1Terminated
19 Dec 2013Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size B. Designed to address significant bone loss resulting from oncology, trauma, and/or salvage of previously failed arthroplasty.DeviceClass II2Terminated
10 Dec 2013CPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. The CPT Hip System is indicated for cemented use in: Patients suffering from severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen…DeviceClass II3Terminated
19 Nov 2013NexGen Complete Knee Solution Porous Patella Drill Guide-26mm dia./10mm thickness Non sterile, Rx Only Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain and disability due to conditions such as arthritis, collagen disorders, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, flexion…DeviceClass II5Terminated
12 Nov 2013Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Left Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility by restoring alignment, reducing pain and preserving the flexion/extension movement within the ankle joint.The Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is indicated as a total…DeviceClass II3Terminated
5 Nov 2013FEM COND BUTTRESS PLT, RT.DeviceClass II8Terminated
4 Nov 2013Palacos¿ R+G Radioplaque Bone Cement 1 x 40 g Single (with Gentamicin), 40.8 g Methyl Acrylate Copolymer, 20 ml Methyl Methacrylate Monomer 0.5 g Gentamicin, Distributed by Zimmer Dover, OH 44522 The cement is indicated for use in the second stage of a two stage revision for total joint arthroplasty after the initial…DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Oct 2013NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Component Precoat NexGen Tibial Baseplates are part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis. The device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic…DeviceClass II1Terminated
17 Oct 2013Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder SystemDeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Oct 2013Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System 7.0 mm. Item codes starting with 0011420, 11460 and 11461.DeviceClass II44Terminated
9 Oct 2013Trinica Anterior Lumbar Plate (ALP) system, part 07.01058.001. Non Sterile, Rx only. The Trinica Anterior Lumbar Plate System is a temporary supplemental fixation device consisting of a variety of shapes and sizes of plates and screws. The Trinica Anterior Lumbar Plate System is used as an implant for the correction…DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Aug 2013Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip.DeviceClass II13Terminated
28 Aug 2013Ti-Magna Fx Washer Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-Fx¿ II Femoral Fixation System lag screws for the internal fixation of proximal femoral and supracondylar fractures. The Ti-Magna Fx System is an osteosynthesis item for…DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Aug 2013VerSys¿ Cemented Revision Calcar (CRC) Hip System Femoral Stems VerSys Heritage Hip System Revision Femoral Stems. Indicated for total hip arthroplasty.DeviceClass II1Terminated
26 Aug 2013Zimmer Title 2 Bone Screw Remover Instrument, Part Number ET1093-01 Rx Only, Non-Sterile. The Screw Remover is a component of the Endius TITLE 2 Polyaxial Spinal System, used for posterior lumbar fusion procedures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Aug 201300 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor must be able to attach, connect, or mate with the Glenosphere and remove it without dislodging or loosening the base plate from the glenoid, or damaging the glenoid. Pulling the…DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM DISTAL MEDIAL HUMERAL LOCKING PLATE, SHORT RIGHT 11 HOLES 178 MM LENGTH STERILE RX ONLY Product Usage: Usage: The Periarticular Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including: Comminuted fractures,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
16 Jul 2013Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem, several head Diameter, 203 mm Stem length. Used to seat the prosthesis with or without bone cement.DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Jun 2013REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation used in shoulder replacement surgery. The glenosphere helmet is used to insert the glenosphere onto the base plate prior to impaction with the glenospere impactor.DeviceClass II2Terminated
19 Jun 2013Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw . Several lengths (55 to 150 mm) and diameters (12.7 and 15. 8 mm). Item codes starting with 00-1181-05, 00-1181-10 and 00-1181-15. ZIMMER Compression Hip Screw, orthopedic implant.DeviceClass II5Terminated
11 Jun 2013Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Shoulder Solution, Humeral Stem Provisional 12mm x 170mm This reusable trial device is used in orthopaedic joint replacement and is specific to the replaced joint (e.g. hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow). It can be made of metal or plastic.DeviceClass II1Terminated
10 Jun 2013Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Top Nonsterile TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L…DeviceClass II6Terminated
7 Jun 201300597001101 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001102 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE AMR, Rx, Sterile; 00597001201 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001202 Femur CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR, Rx, Sterile. Used in total knee arthroplasty and indicated for patients with severe pain.DeviceClass II47Terminated
23 May 2013Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Large Nonsterile 4305-19-40. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and exposing the entire glenoid surface.DeviceClass II2Terminated
27 Mar 2013NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Monoblock Tibial Drill with stop 10.7 mm. Used to prepare cylindrical holes in the native tibia.DeviceClass II1Terminated
14 Feb 2013Zimmer Patient Helper Bed Frame Adapter Assembly The bed frame adapter assembly is intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to adapt a patient helper to a hospital bed. The patient helper is used to aid and assist the patient's mobility within a hospital bed and during bed ingress and egress.DeviceClass II1Terminated
8 Feb 2013Zimmer NexPosure, retractor portals of the NexPosure MIS Access System, Part Numbers or REF numbers: N1830R80-100, N1830R80-090¿, N1830R80-080¿, N1830R80-070¿, N1830R80-060, N1830R50-100, N1830R50-090, N1830R50-080, ¿ N1830R50-070, N1830R50-060, N1830L80-100, N1830L80-090, N1830L80-080, N1830L80-070, N1830L80-060,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
19 Nov 2012COONMAD/MORREY TOTAL ELBOW ELBOW COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SET BUSHINGS & PINS FOR USE W/SIZE REGULAR ELBOW ELBOW COMP REPLACEMENT-REG SET STERILE PROD CLASS: 4100 OPERATION:9000 QTY/PKG:1 Product Usage: The ulnar and humeral components are connected by placing the hollow, outer axis pin across the two components and…DeviceClass II2Terminated
14 Nov 2012Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile SIZE C, LEFT; SIZE C RIGHT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: o Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis. o Collagen disorders, and/or…DeviceClass II17Terminated
12 Nov 2012Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter, Rx, non-sterileDeviceClass I1Terminated
21 Sep 2012NexGen CompleteKnee Solution Stemmed Nonaugmentable Tibial component The NexGen¿¿ system is a semiconstrained, nonlinked condylar knee prostheses. The device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis; osteoarthritis; traumatic arthritis; polyarthritis; collagen…DeviceClass II1Terminated
20 Sep 2012The Trilogy Acetabular System Shell with Cluster Holes Porous 56 mm O.D. Sterile The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use In skeletally mature Individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint…DeviceClass II1Terminated
20 Sep 2012The TM Ardis Interbody System Inserter Stainless Steel, Rubber, Silicone Non Sterile Rx only. The TM Ardis Inserter is intended for delivery of the TM Ardis Implant into the cleared disc space. The implant is secured to the inserter via finger-tightening the knob of the inserter shaft allowing the lateral grasping…DeviceClass II1Terminated
14 Sep 2012Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell without holes. Several ODs: 40MM, 42MM, 44MM, 46MM, 48MM, 50MM, 52MM, 54MM, 56MM, 58MM, 60MM, 62MM, 64MM, 66MM, 68MM, 70MM. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surgery for rehabilitating hip damage.DeviceClass II8Terminated
13 Sep 2012CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.DeviceClass II3Terminated
7 Sep 2012Cemented Tibial Drill Product Usage: The cemented tibial drill is used to prepare the tibial bone prior to the impaction of the applicable stemmed tibial broach. The cemented tibial drill has engraved lines that are size specific to guide the user as to the depth to insert the drill into the tibial bone.DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Sep 2012ATS 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System w/HOSES AND LOP SENSOR Intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to temporarily occlude blood flow in a patient's extremities during surgical procedures on those extremities.DeviceClass II1Terminated
4 Sep 2012Alloclassic SL ShaftDeviceClass II40Terminated
31 Aug 2012Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup and serves as the articulation surface for the femoral head. The split poly locking ring helps contain the head within the liner and also provides a popping sound as conformation that the…DeviceClass II1Terminated
27 Aug 2012Trilogy II Constrained Liner The Trilogy Longevity Constrained Liner serves as the articular surface for a femoral head in total hip arthroplasty.DeviceClass II1Terminated
18 Jul 2012Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm, part 00-4309-028-00 - Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly…DeviceClass II4Terminated
13 Jul 2012The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage.DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Jun 2012PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting percutaneous rod holder is to attach to the rod to facilitate rod insertion, positioning, and orientation through the extender sleeves, under the fascia. The rod is secured to…DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Jun 2012Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-1 (angle handle) , Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile. Product Usage: The rod is held by the instrument for inserting and guiding into the screw heads via percutaneous delivery during minimally invasive surgery to fuse the spine. Per…DeviceClass II2Terminated
12 May 2012Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution Trabecular Metal Glenoid Instrument Drill with Stop, 6 mm; the products are medical instruments intended for use when performing surgery of the shoulder.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Apr 2012Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.DeviceClass II2Terminated
1 Apr 201100789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm -2 00789502230 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range…DeviceClass II12Terminated
10 Oct 2010Product 100789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm -2 00789502230 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to…DeviceClass II12Terminated

By type and class

Device108
Class II106
Class I2

Class I: 2% of this firm's events; 18% of all events on the register.

Events by year

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Enforcement events for Zimmer, Inc. by year initiated.

Questions and answers

How many FDA recalls has Zimmer, Inc. had?

108 enforcement events (446 product records) on this register, 2010–2026: 108 device.

Are any Zimmer, Inc. recalls ongoing?

19 events are listed as ongoing in the current openFDA export.

What class are Zimmer, Inc. recalls?

106 Class II, 2 Class I. 2% are Class I against 18% of all events on the register. Class reflects the relative degree of health hazard of the product, not the firm.

Where does this data come from?

openFDA food, drug and device enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026.

Provenance

Source: openFDA enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026. Firm names are grouped exactly as FDA spells them; the same company can appear under several spellings. Only organisations are shown. See the methodology.