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
44
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 44 (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.

251–275 of 446

  • 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 j
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0480-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Stem Locking Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 128 NexGen Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Components because the stem may not lock into the tibia.

    Product
    NexGen¿ 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 arthr
    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
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0475-2014·2013-12-18

    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Recall for Residue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific Total Ankle Talar Components because routine monitoring found potential elevated levels of manufacturing residue on the implants.

    Product
    Zimmer 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 M
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0357-2014·2013-11-27

    Zimmer Trinica Anterior Lumbar Plate Instrument Tray Recall for Sterilization Issues

    Zimmer Spine is recalling Trinica ALP Instrument Trays because ratchet handles may not sterilize effectively due to tray design interference.

    Product
    Trinica 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 i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0277-2014·2013-11-20

    Zimmer Recalls Hip Stems Due to Sterile Barrier Integrity Testing

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling VerSys Hip System femoral stems because historic packaging validations indicated a need for additional testing to ensure sterile barrier integrity.

    Product
    VerSys¿ Cemented Revision Calcar (CRC) Hip System Femoral Stems VerSys Heritage Hip System Revision Femoral Stems. Indicated for total hip arthroplasty.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0129-2014·2013-11-13

    Zimmer Recalls Ti-Magna Fx Washers Due to Sterile Barrier Integrity Testing

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 2,632 Ti-Magna Fx Washers distributed in Japan to ensure sterile barrier integrity after a review of historic packaging validations.

    Product
    Ti-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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0080-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen CR-Flex Tibial Components Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen CR-Flex Mobile Bearing Tibial Components because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces.

    Product
    NexGen CR-Flex Mobile Bearing Tibial Component 9 (Not distributed in the United States)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0071-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls Metasul Head Implants Due to Packaging Adhesion Issue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Metasul Head implants because the low-density polyethylene packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces.

    Product
    Metasul¿ Head. Intended for use either with or without bone cement in total hip arthroplasty.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0079-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Sidus Head Recall Due to Packaging Adhesion Issue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Sidus Heads because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces. No units were distributed in the United States.

    Product
    Sidus" Head (Not distributed in the United States)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0073-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Femoral Components Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen femoral components because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces.

    Product
    NexGen¿ Femoral Component (CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ C-L; CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ C-R ; CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ C-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ C-R MINUS ;CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ D-L; CR-FLEX GSF PRECOAT SZ D-R ;CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-L MINUS ; CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-R MINUS ;CR-FLEX GSF PRE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0068-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Multipolar Bipolar Cup Metal Shell Recall Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Multipolar Bipolar Cup Metal Shell implants because the packaging bag adheres to the device surface.

    Product
    Multipolar¿ Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0076-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Unicompartmental Knee Femoral Component Packaging Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling knee implant components because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces.

    Product
    Zimmer¿ Unicompartmental Knee Femoral Component. Indicated for patients with painful and/or disabling knee joint.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0075-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Natural-Knee Flex Femoral Component Packaging Adhesion Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee Flex Femoral Components because the low-density polyethylene packaging bags adhere to the polished device surfaces.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ Flex Femoral Component. Provides increased flexion capability.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0069-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls CPT Femoral Stems Due to Packaging Adhesion Issue

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling CPT Femoral Stems because the low-density polyethylene packaging bags adhere to the polished device surfaces.

    Product
    CPT¿ Femoral Stem (CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 0 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 0 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 1 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 1 COCR EXT CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 2 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 2 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 SIZE 2 COCR 180MM; CPT 12/14 SIZE2 COCR XEXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 3 COCR; CPT 12/14 SI
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0078-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Natural-Knee II Femoral Component Packaging Adhesion Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee II Femoral Components because the low-density polyethylene packaging bags adhere to the polished device surfaces.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ II Femoral Component
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0072-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls CoCr Hip Replacement Heads Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling CoCr heads used in total hip replacements because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces.

    Product
    CoCr Head (Not distributed in the United States) Used in total hip replacement.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0074-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Femoral Components Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Femoral Components because the packaging bags adhere to the device surfaces. The recall covers 11,694 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    NexGen¿ Femoral Component (CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-L; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-R; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, C-R MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-L; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-R CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-L MINUS; CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM, D-R MINUS CR-FLEX GSF POR FEM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0070-2014·2013-11-06

    Zimmer Versys Femoral Stem Recall Due to Packaging Adhesion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Versys Beaded Fullcoat Femoral Stems because the packaging bag adheres to the polished device surface.

    Product
    Versys¿ Beaded Fullcoat Femoral Stem (POR FULL-CT FEM ST 11X160MM; VERSYS BEADED FC 11X200MM 8ST; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 LOW EXT; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 EXT; POR FLCT FEM STEM LM 11X160MM; POR FULLCT LM FEM ST 11 EXT POR FULL-CT FEM ST 12X160MM VERSYS BEADED FC 12X200MM 8 ST POR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2055-2013·2013-09-04

    Zimmer Recalls Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 771 units of the Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor due to potential mechanical failure if used without proper lubrication.

    Product
    00 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 glenoi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2094-2013·2013-09-04

    Zimmer Recalls Versa-FX II Femoral Fixation System Due to Sterility Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Versa-FX II Femoral Fixation System units because a packaging configuration failed a leak test, compromising sterility.

    Product
    VERSA-FX II FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION TUBE/PLATE, standard and short - low profile, different hole/length combinations (4/86, 5/102 and 6/118), different degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-194-130, 00-1194-135, 00-1194-140, 00-1194-1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2090-2013·2013-09-04

    Zimmer Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screw Recall

    Zimmer is recalling Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Lag Screws because a packaging failure compromised sterility.

    Product
    Free 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2091-2013·2013-09-04

    Zimmer Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Recalled for Sterility Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Tubes/Plates because a packaging configuration failed a leak test, compromising product sterility.

    Product
    Free Lock Femoral Hip Fixation System Compression Tube/Plate, different length (59, 75, 91, 107, 123 mm), holes (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and degree angles (130, 135, 140, 145 and 150). Item codes starting with 00-1181-130, 00-1181-135, 00-1181-140, 00-1181-145, 00-1181-150). ZIMMER Co
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2092-2013·2013-09-04

    Zimmer Recalls VERSA-FX Femoral Fixation System Due to Sterility Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling VERSA-FX Femoral Fixation System compression lag screws because a packaging failure compromised sterility. The recall affects 85,794 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VERSA-FX FEMORAL FIXATION SYSTEM COMPRESSION LAG SCREW, several length (55 mm to 155 mm), diameters (12.7 mm and 15.8 mm) and short thread, standard thread and large thread. Item codes starting with 00-1193-005, 00-1193-010 and 00-1193-015. orthopedic implant.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide