The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

446 recalls in our database name Zimmer, Inc. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
446
Critical
0
Severe
46
Most recent
2026-07-01

Of the 446 recalls from Zimmer, Inc. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 46 (10%) are Severe.

About this listing

The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.

Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

226–250 of 446

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1004-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Sterile Orthopedic Screws Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling specific sterile orthopedic screws because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    Item codes starting with 001930 LAG SCR 12.7D X 55MM SHOR up to 155 MM, LAG SCR 12.7D X 55 MM SHO up to 100MM, LAG SCR 12.7D X 55MM STAN up to 155 MM, LAG SCR 15.8D X 55MM LARG up to 155 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1001-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Magna-Fx Cannulated Screws Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation Systems because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing subsequent seal integrity tests.

    Product
    Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System 7.0 mm. Item codes starting with 0011420, 11460 and 11461.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1025-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls HGP II Acetabular Cup Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling HGP II Acetabular Cup Bon due to unvalidated packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    HGP II ACETABULAR CUP BON
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1017-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Hip Prostheses Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific hip prosthesis models because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, raising concerns about sterile barrier integrity.

    Product
    MOORE HIP PROS LONG FENES, MOORE HIP PROS NRW STR FE, MOORE HIP PROS STR FENEST, THOMPSON HIP PROSTHESIS sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6, and Mod Austin Moore Fem Stem
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1038-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Bone Screws Due to Unvalidated Packaging Operations

    Zimmer is recalling 7,044,680 units of Herbert Bone Screws and Cannulated Bone Screws because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated.

    Product
    HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM and HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1014-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls One-Piece Lag Screws Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 7,044,680 one-piece lag screws because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    ONE-PIECE LAG SCREW 11MM. Item codes starting with 00225900.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0783-2014·2014-01-29

    Zimmer Segmental Systems Polyethylene Inserts Recalled for Loading Instructions

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Segmental Systems Polyethylene Inserts to update surgical instructions regarding excessive loading risks.

    Product
    Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size B. Designed to address significant bone loss resulting from oncology, trauma, and/or salvage of previously failed arthroplasty.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0730-2014·2014-01-22

    Zimmer Recalls Palacos R+G Bone Cement Due to Labeling Error

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 1,534 units of Palacos R+G Radioplaque Bone Cement because the lot number on the patient label may not match the outer carton.

    Product
    Palacos¿ 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0589-2014·2014-01-08

    Zimmer Recalls ITST Threaded Guide Pins Due to Sterility Concerns

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling ITST Threaded Guide Pins because testing found that a specific packaging tray configuration failed to maintain sterile barrier integrity.

    Product
    ITST THREADED GUIDE PIN
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0608-2014·2014-01-08

    Zimmer Recalls CPT Hip System Components Due to Incorrect Packaging

    Zimmer is recalling specific CPT Hip System parts because they were packaged in the wrong outer cartons, though the product labels are correct.

    Product
    CPT 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0609-2014·2014-01-08

    Zimmer Recalls Reverse Glenosphere and Other Devices Due to Packaging Error

    Zimmer is recalling specific lots of medical devices because they were packaged in incorrect outer cartons, though the product labels are correct.

    Product
    Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Glenosphere 36mm Part 00-4349-036-11 The reverse shoulder system is used in the treatment of the following: severe pain or significant disability in degenerative, rheumatoid, or traumatic disease of the glenohumeral joint; un-united humeral…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0610-2014·2014-01-08

    Zimmer Recalls Hip and Shoulder Devices Packaged in Incorrect Cartons

    Zimmer is recalling specific lots of hip and shoulder devices due to incorrect outer packaging. Product labels are correct, but the outer cartons were wrong.

    Product
    Versys Build-Up Block The VerSys CRC Hip System is indicated for total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by defi ciencies of the femoral head, neck, or portions of the proximal…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0477-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific sizes of the Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component due to potential elevated levels of manufacturing residue.

    Product
    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0476-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer Total Ankle Components Recalled for Manufacturing Residue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific Total Ankle Talar Components due to potential elevated levels of manufacturing residue on the implants.

    Product
    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Right 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0462-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Instruments Recalled Due to Surgical Delay Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling five NexGen knee instruments to prevent their inadvertent use during surgery, which could cause delays.

    Product
    NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Yellow 9mm Height Nonsterile 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0460-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer NexGen Porous Patella Drill Guide Recall Expansion

    Zimmer, Inc. is expanding a recall of NexGen Porous Patella Drill Guides to prevent inadvertent use during surgery, which could cause delays.

    Product
    NexGen Complete Knee Solution Porous Patella Drill Guide-29mm 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0461-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Components Recalled for Surgical Delay Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 638 NexGen Complete Knee Solution provisional articular surface devices. The recall is an expansion of a previous action to prevent inadvertent use of associated instruments.

    Product
    NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Purple 9mm Height Nonsterile 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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide