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.

76–100 of 446

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0027-2016·2015-10-14

    Zimmer Universal Locking System Recalled for Incorrect Silk Screening

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 18 units of the Universal Locking System due to incorrect catalog numbers printed on the trays.

    Product
    Zimmer 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 unu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2820-2015·2015-10-07

    Zimmer Recalls Guide Wires Due to Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 112,568 sterile guide wires because the labels state a 10-year expiration date, while testing supports only 5 years.

    Product
    Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2060-2015·2015-07-22

    Zimmer Recalls ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail Due to Potential Denting

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling eight ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail units because a single distributed unit may have been dented, posing a risk of implant fatigue.

    Product
    ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1948-2015·2015-07-08

    Zimmer Recalls Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stems Due to Sterility Breach

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 352 Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stems because a breach in the sterile barrier could lead to periprosthetic infection.

    Product
    Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1699-2015·2015-06-17

    Zimmer Recalls M/L Taper Hip Stems Due to Cytotoxicity Levels

    Zimmer is voluntarily recalling 752 M/L Taper hip implants because they contain higher than allowed cytotoxicity levels, posing a risk of adverse biological response.

    Product
    M/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, pol
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1694-2015·2015-06-10

    Zimmer Recalls 4.5mm Cortical Screws for M/DN Intramedullary Nail System

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 4.5mm Cortical Screws for the M/DN system because they are not compatible with the device, potentially causing surgical complications.

    Product
    Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1696-2015·2015-06-10

    Zimmer Recalls PRI Femoral Impactor Blocks Due to Adhesive Leak Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 1,689 PRI Femoral Impactor Blocks because uncured adhesive may leak from the device, potentially causing a biological response in patients.

    Product
    PRI Femoral Impactor Block for knee prosthesis surgery. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1575-2015·2015-05-13

    Zimmer NexGen Augment Recalled for Missing Locking Screw

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 20 units of NexGen Augment knee implants because they were packaged without the required locking screw, which may delay surgery.

    Product
    NexGen 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1360-2015·2015-04-08

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Anterior Referencing Sizers Due to Specification Nonconformance

    Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 22 lots of Persona Anterior Referencing Sizers with Locking Boom because the devices do not conform to print specifications.

    Product
    Brand 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 he
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    28 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1266-2015·2015-03-18

    Zimmer Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Recall for Loosening Complaints

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plates due to increased complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines.

    Product
    Persona 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    25 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2015·2015-03-11

    Zimmer Segmental System Hip Stem Recalled for Coating Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific Zimmer Segmental System hip stems because the PMMA coating may be missing or not meet specifications.

    Product
    Zimmer Segmental System (ZSS) Cemented Stem / ZSS Cemented Stem, Smooth Stem Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or Non-Porous, Uncemented.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1042-2015·2015-02-11

    Zimmer Persona Tibial Inserter Recalled for Potential Tip Fracture

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 1,091 Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserters due to a potential fracture of the instrument tip, which could cause tissue damage or require revision surgery.

    Product
    Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1052-2015·2015-02-11

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims Due to Cleaning Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims because repeated sonic cleaning can break the ball bearing retention feature, potentially leaving parts in the surgical wound.

    Product
    Persona (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 asse
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0900-2015·2015-01-07

    Zimmer Recalls Osteobond Bone Cement Due to Adhesive Transfer Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 40 units of Osteobond Bone Cement because samples failed to meet visual requirements for adhesive transfer between the Tyvek lid and cavity.

    Product
    Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0853-2015·2014-12-31

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handles

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 83 units of Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handles because the magnet cover may disassociate and be lost during surgery.

    Product
    Persona 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 Insert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0574-2015·2014-12-17

    Zimmer Title 2 Bone Screw Remover Recalled for Weld Failure Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 14 Title 2 Bone Screw Remover instruments due to a risk that the weld may break during use, potentially delaying surgery.

    Product
    Zimmer 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0423-2015·2014-12-03

    Zimmer Recalls Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Pads Due to Fracture Complaints

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Pads to provide clarifying instructions on assembly and disassembly following complaints of pad fracture.

    Product
    Trabecular 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0424-2015·2014-12-03

    Zimmer Recalls Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Replacement Pads

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 4,961 Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Replacement Pads due to complaints of pad fracture. The recall provides clarifying instructions for assembly and disassembly.

    Product
    Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Replacement Pads. Product Usage: TM Tibial Impactor pads are used in conjunction with the TM Tibial Impactor to impact the tibial tray onto the tibia.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0198-2015·2014-11-19

    Zimmer Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Recalled for Cleaning Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 138 units of Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia knee components due to a cleaning process validation failure.

    Product
    Persona 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 femor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0094-2015·2014-10-29

    Zimmer Recalls 19 Hip Prosthesis Shells Due to Missing Threads

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 19 Continuum Acetabular System hip prosthesis shells because they are missing polar boss threads.

    Product
    Continuum Acetabular System Trabecular Metal Shell with Multi Holes, Porous 68mm, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0123-2015·2014-10-29

    Zimmer Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter Recalled for Deformation Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 618 units of the Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter because they did not undergo heat treatment, creating a risk of tip deformation.

    Product
    The 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 b
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2737-2014·2014-10-08

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Knee System Female Screws Due to Stripping Risk

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 16,380 units of Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screws due to potential stripping of the hex driver when used in cortical bone.

    Product
    Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screw 48 mm Length Sterile Qty-2. Sterilized using irradiation, single use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2575-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisional Breakage Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.

    Product
    PERSONA 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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2584-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Due to Corrosion

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings because of a trend of complaints indicating product corrosion.

    Product
    Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-703. 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 cutte
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2578-2014·2014-09-10

    Zimmer Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisional Breakage Recall

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.

    Product
    PERSONA The Personalized Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with the following: Size CD +0 mm Thickness Bottom(TB); Size CD +6 mm Thickness Bottom; Size EF +0 mm Thickness Bottom; Size EF +6 mm TB; Size GH +0 mm TB; Size GH +6 mm TB; Size J +0 mm TB; Size J +
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide