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.

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-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…
    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…
    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…
    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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
  • 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
  • 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-1249-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee N-K II Domed All-Poly Pat Components

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of Natural-Knee N-K II Domed All-Poly Pat components due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ0 N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1250-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls MOST Options Hinged Tibia Inserts Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of MOST Options System hinged tibia inserts because free radical oxidation caused discoloration. The issue resulted from improper storage conditions prior to packaging.

    Product
    MOST Options" System (MOST) HINGED TIB INS SZ 1 16MM HINGED TIB INS SZ 4 6MM M HINGED TIB INS SZ 4 9MM M HINGED TIB INS SZ 4 16MM MOST PROX TIB INS 6MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1262-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II Poly Ultra Tibia Components Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Natural-Knee II Poly Ultra Tibia components worldwide due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation during storage.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/13M POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ0/16M ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB RT SZ1 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ2 ALL POLY…
    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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1253-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee/Apollo Knee Implants Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Natural-Knee/Apollo knee implants because a component was discolored due to premature oxidation.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿/Apollo" Knee: M/B PAT SZ0 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ1 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ2 NATURAL-KNEE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide