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.

51–75 of 446

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1723-2024·2024-05-08

    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates: locking screws may not secure

    Zimmer is recalling ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to a threading defect in the locking holes that may prevent screws from properly securing. The defect could result in loss of surgical fixation.

    Product
    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1719-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Screw-Locking Defect Recall

    Zimmer is recalling Periarticular Locking Plate System Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to threading defects that may prevent locking screws from properly mating. This could result in loss of fixation and need for additional surgery.

    Product
    ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 12 Holes, 184 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-12
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1716-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Locking Plate System Recalls Distal Fibular Plates Due to Thread Defect

    Zimmer recalls distal fibular plates with defective locking holes that may prevent proper screw fixation during orthopedic surgery, potentially requiring additional intervention.

    Product
    ZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1725-2024·2024-05-08

    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates Recalled for Defective Threading

    Zimmer surgical plates may have thread defects that prevent screws from properly locking, potentially causing loss of surgical fixation. Affected devices were distributed worldwide; healthcare providers should verify lot numbers against the FDA recall notice.

    Product
    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1729-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Distal Lateral Fibular Plate Recall Due to Locking Thread Defect

    Zimmer recalls certain ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plates due to thread form defects in locking holes that may prevent proper screw fixation. Affected devices may lose fixation, potentially delaying surgery or requiring additional intervention.

    Product
    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1720-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Distal Lateral Fibular Plate Recall: Locking Screw Malfunction Risk

    Zimmer orthopedic plates may have thread defects preventing locking screws from properly securing to the implant. This could delay surgery or cause loss of fixation requiring additional intervention.

    Product
    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-14
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1715-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Distal Lateral Fibular Plate may fail to lock properly

    Zimmer orthopedic plates may have thread defects preventing locking screws from properly mating, potentially resulting in loss of fixation and need for additional surgery.

    Product
    ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 7-2357-018-04
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1711-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate threading defect may compromise surgical fixation

    Zimmer's Periarticular Locking Plate System may have defective threads in locking holes, preventing secure screw mating. The defect could result in loss of surgical stability and require additional surgery.

    Product
    ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-08
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1608-2024·2024-05-01

    NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Components Recalled for Bonding Defect

    Zimmer is recalling 5,546 units of NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Components due to a manufacturing defect where the fiber metal pad fails to bond properly to the substrate. Patients with these implants should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Component, Size E and Size E Minus (E-). Component of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femur System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2519-2023·2023-09-13

    Hip Prosthesis Implants Recalled for Size Mismatch Between Label and Device

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis implants where the outer package labeling and product etch do not match the actual implant size. This mislabeling could lead to implantation of the wrong-sized prosthesis.

    Product
    M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2254-2023·2023-08-09

    Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate recalled due to thread form defect

    Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plates have a thread form defect that prevents surgical screws from properly mating with the plate. 75 units distributed across multiple U.S. states and internationally.

    Product
    Zimmer 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 cond
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2092-2023·2023-07-12

    NexGen Tibial Plate Recalled for Incorrect Outer Packaging Label

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5 devices due to incorrect outer packaging labeling. Affected units were distributed internationally in India.

    Product
    NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1294-2023·2023-04-05

    CoCr Femoral Head hip implant compatibility removed due to motion limitations

    Zimmer is updating the compatibility matrix for the CoCr Femoral Head XS hip implant to remove pairing with Epsilon Durasul Constrained Acetabular Liners due to insufficient range of motion in flexion/extension.

    Product
    CoCr 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: 01.01012.384
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1098-2023·2023-02-15

    Zimmer Identity Shoulder Resection Planer Units Recalled for Malfunction

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 84 units of the Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer due to defects discovered during training testing. Some units are unusable, potentially affecting surgical performance in shoulder procedures.

    Product
    Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm Resection Planer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0468-2023·2022-12-21

    Zimmer Recalls NexGen Stemmed Tibial Components Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Zimmer Inc. is recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Components due to clinically and statistically significant higher revision rates when used with specific femoral components. The components are being removed from inventory.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 5, Item Number 00-5986-047-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0470-2023·2022-12-21

    Zimmer NexGen Stemmed Tibial Components recalled for higher revision rates

    Zimmer is voluntarily recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 7 (1,049 units) due to higher-than-expected revision rates when used with specific femoral components, based on UK registry data.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 7, Item Number 00-5986-057-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0469-2023·2022-12-21

    Zimmer NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Voluntary Recall Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Zimmer is recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Components due to clinically significant higher revision rates when used with specific femoral components. Patients should contact their surgeon to discuss their implant.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 6, Item Number 00-5986-047-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0471-2023·2022-12-21

    Knee implant tibial component recalled for higher revision rates

    Zimmer Biomet is voluntarily recalling 284 NexGen tibial knee components due to higher revision rates when paired with specific femoral components. Patients with these implant combinations should contact their surgeon.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 8, Item Number 00-5986-057-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0466-2023·2022-12-21

    NexGen Stemmed Tibial Component Recalled Due to Higher Revision Rates

    Zimmer is recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Components due to higher revision rates when used with certain femoral components in knee replacements.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 3, Item Number 00-5986-037-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0467-2023·2022-12-21

    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Knee Component Recalled for Higher Revision Rates

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial knee components (2,092 units) due to clinically significant higher revision rates when used with specific femoral components. The voluntary recall prevents future implantation with these problematic combinations.

    Product
    NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 4, Item Number 00-5986-037-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0007-2023·2022-10-12

    Zimmer G7 Acetabular System shells recalled due to packaging defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling certain G7 Acetabular System acetabular shells (52 MM and 60 MM) because the outer sterile package has corner walls thinner than specification, which could crack during transit and potentially lead to surgical complications or infection.

    Product
    G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0452-2016·2015-12-30

    Zimmer Universal Power System Handpieces Recalled for Malfunction

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 87 Universal Power System handpieces because a malfunction could cause them to start unexpectedly when connected to a power source.

    Product
    Zimmer UNIVERSAL Power System Loaner and Modular Electric/Battery Double Trigger Handpiece. Rx only Made in Switzerland
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    32 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0453-2016·2015-12-30

    Zimmer Universal Power System Handpieces Recalled for Malfunction

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 89 Universal Power System handpieces that may start by themselves when the power source is connected.

    Product
    Zimmer UNIVERSAL Power System Loaner and Modular Electric/Battery Single Trigger Handpiece. Rx only Made in Switzerland
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    32 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0410-2016·2015-12-16

    Zimmer Persona EM Proximal Tube Recalled for Ratchet Latching Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 156 Persona EM Proximal Tubes because the ratchet teeth may not latch onto the rod.

    Product
    Persona 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0411-2016·2015-12-16

    Zimmer Persona EM Distal Rod Recalled for Ratchet Latching Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 156 Persona EM Distal Rods because the ratchet teeth may not latch onto the rod. The defect could affect the stability of the surgical instrument during use.

    Product
    Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-002-00, part of the Persona Tibial Resection System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states