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.

151–175 of 446

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2131-2014·2014-08-06
Zimmer Recalls 28 Distal Radial Volar Plates Due to Screw Locking Failure
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 28 units of the Distal Radial Volar Plate Lateral Column because a defect prevented screws from locking, causing them to pull through the plate.
Product
Zimmer 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.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2050-2014·2014-07-23
Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant Recalled for Potential Vial Crack
Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a specific lot of dental implants due to a potential crack in the outer vial cap.
Product
Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog TSVT6B13, Lot 62284006
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2033-2014·2014-07-16
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Stem Recall Due to Black Residue
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Stems because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches. The recall covers 1,487 units distributed worldwide.
Product
Zimmer 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2034-2014·2014-07-16
Zimmer Hip Joint Prosthesis Recalled for Black Residue in Sterile Pouches
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 852 units of M/L Taper Reduced Neck hip joint prostheses because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches.
Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Reduced Neck Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary fo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2035-2014·2014-07-16
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Recalled Due to Black Residue
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinectiv Technology because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches.
Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS¿, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem component of a modular system that consists of an acetabular component, femoral head, femoral stem, and the instrumentation necessary fo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1931-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen 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.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1934-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1932-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 2. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1933-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 3. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1938-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1935-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4+. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1936-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1937-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 6. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1939-2014·2014-07-09
Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Components Due to Thread Specification Issues
Zimmer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NexGen Complete Knee Solution stemmed tibial components because the threads may be out of specification.
Product
NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 8. Part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee prosthesis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1842-2014·2014-07-02
Zimmer Recalls VerSys Hip Stems Due to Material Inspection Failures
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 147 VerSys Hip System stems because supplier forgings failed routine material inspections.
Product
VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1605-2014·2014-05-21
Zimmer Hinged Knee Support Recalled Due to Latex Contamination
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 546 units of Hinged Knee Supports because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
Product
Hinged Knee Support***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provide added lateral stability and allows the knee to tolerate more strenuous activity during recuperation.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1604-2014·2014-05-21
Zimmer Cartilage Knee Brace Recalled Due to Latex Contamination
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 2,222 units of Cartilage Knee Braces because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
Product
Cartilage Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment and support of many types of knee injuries or following surgical and nonsurgical correction.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1603-2014·2014-05-21
Zimmer Drop Lok Knee Brace Recalled Due to Latex Contamination
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Drop Lok Knee Braces because raw material labeled as latex-free was found to contain latex. The recall affects 131 units distributed in the US and internationally.
Product
DROP LOK" Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment, support, and rehabilitation of many types of knee injuries or following surgical correction.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1606-2014·2014-05-21
Zimmer Recalls Neoprene Tennis Elbow Supports Due to Latex Contamination
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 649 units of Neoprene Tennis Elbow Supports because raw material labeled as latex-free actually contained latex.
Product
Tennis Elbow Support, Neoprene***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provides compression and warmth for mild to moderate elbow strains and sprains.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1496-2014·2014-04-30
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Hip Implant Shell Recalled for Missing Locking Ring
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 17 units of Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System shells because the locking ring was missing.
Product
TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1259-2014·2014-03-26
Zimmer Recalls Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplates Due to Discoloration
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplates and Inserts because free radical oxidation caused discoloration in some units.
Product
Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplate/Knee Tibial Insert: CONG TIB INS SZ0/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ0/22MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS SZ1/11MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/13MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ2/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ3/9MM APOL CONG TIB INS S
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1252-2014·2014-03-26
Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II Unicompartmental Knee System Components
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling specific Natural-Knee II unicompartmental knee system tibia components due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation during storage.
Product
Natural-Knee¿ II Unicompartmental Knee System: UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-7mm UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-9mm
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1261-2014·2014-03-26
Zimmer Recalls Apollo Revision Knee System Tibia Inserts Due to Discoloration
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Apollo Revision/Constrained Knee System tibia inserts because they were discolored due to premature oxidation during storage.
Product
Apollo" Revision/Constrained Knee System: SZ0-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-11MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-22MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-30MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ2-11MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ2-13MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ2-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ2-22MM AK CCK TIB I
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1257-2014·2014-03-26
Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II Tibial Inserts Due to Discoloration
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Natural-Knee II Posterior Stabilized Condylar Tibial Inserts because free radical oxidation caused discoloration.
Product
Natural-Knee¿ II Posterior Stabilized (P.S.) Condylar Tibial Inserts: N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS TIB INS SZ N-K II CONS PS INS T
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1256-2014·2014-03-26
Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II Constrained Knee System Tibia Components
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of Natural-Knee II Constrained Knee System tibia components due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation.
Product
Natural-Knee¿ II Constrained Knee System NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2-LF NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-R NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -R NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2-LF NKII CCK TIB INS SZ3-5 -L NKII CCK TIB INS SZ00/0-R NKII CCK TIB INS SZ1/2
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide