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.

176–200 of 446

  • 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-1255-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II System Components Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of Natural-Knee II System components due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation. The affected devices were stored in transparent containers exposed to light.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ II System ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/9MM ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/13M ULTRA CONG INS LT SZA/19M ULTRA CONG INS RT SZA/9MM ULTRA CONG INS RT SZA/11M ULTRA CONG INS RT SZA/13M ULTRA CONG INS RT SZA/19M ULTRA CONG INS LT SZB/13M ULTRA CONG INS LT SZB/16M ULTRA CONG…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1251-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee II Prosthesis Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of Natural-Knee II knee prostheses because a component was found to be discolored due to premature oxidation.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ II - Unicompartmental Knee Prosthesis: CONG TIB INS SZ1/2 9MM UN CONG TIB INS SZ1/2 11MM U CONG TIB INS SZ1/2 13MM U CONG TIB INS SZ3/4 9MM UN CONG TIB INS SZ3/4 11MM U CONG TIB INS SZ3/4 13MM U CONG TIB INS SZ 5/6 9MM U CONG TIB INS SZ5/6 11MM U CONG TIB…
    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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1260-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Apollo Knee System Tibia Inserts Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Apollo Knee System tibia inserts because free radical oxidation caused discoloration. The issue resulted from improper storage conditions prior to packaging.

    Product
    Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ2/16M APOLLO PS TIB INS SZ2/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ3/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ4/9MM APOLLO PS TIB INS…
    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…
    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…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1258-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Apollo Knee System Patella Components Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of Apollo Knee System patella components due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation during storage.

    Product
    Apollo" Knee System: APOLLO PATELLA SZ0 28MM R
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1248-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee Flex System Components Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 units of the Natural-Knee Flex System due to discoloration caused by premature oxidation during storage.

    Product
    Gender Solutions" Natural-Knee¿ Flex System: N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 0 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 1 PAT N-K FLEX MBACK SZ 2 PAT
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1254-2014·2014-03-26

    Zimmer Recalls Natural-Knee Tibial Inserts Due to Discoloration

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 3,638 Natural-Knee Congruent Tibial Inserts with Screws because a complaint identified discoloration caused by premature oxidation during storage.

    Product
    Natural-Knee¿ Congruent Tibial Insert with Screw: SF-CON TIB INS LT SZ1/2 1 SF-CON TIB INS RT SZ1/2 9 SF-CON TIB INS RT SZ3/4/5
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1092-2014·2014-03-05

    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem Recalled for Bond Strength Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 10 units of Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stems because testing found bond strength below the minimum required specification in one zone.

    Product
    00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabecular Metal Humeral Stem 48 Degree 11mm x 130mm, Sterile, QTY 1, Rx Product Usage: Zimmer Trabecular Metal TM Humeral Stem is a shoulder…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1030-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls ZIMTRON 6 DEG 22 Heads Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling ZIMTRON 6 DEG 22 Heads because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, raising concerns about sterile barrier integrity.

    Product
    ZIMTRON 6 DEG 22 HEADS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1026-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls HGP II Acetabular Cup Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling HGP II Acetabular Cup Mod units because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    HGP II ACETABULAR CUP MOD
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1044-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Self-Tapping Cortical Screws Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 7 million self-tapping cortical screws because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    3.5 X 10 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 12 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 14 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 16 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 18 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 20 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 22 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 24 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 26 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 28 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 30…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1005-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Versa-FX II Knee Implants Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling Versa-FX II knee implants because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TUBE, VERSA-FX II KEYLESS SHORT, VERSA-FX II SHORT TUBE PL, VERSA-FX II STD TUBE PLAT and VERSA-FX II SUPRACONDYLR Item codes starting with 0011930, 0011931 and 0011941
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1043-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls 3.5 Compression Plates Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 3.5 compression plates sterile packaged at its Puerto Rico facility because packaging operations were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    3.5 COMP PLT, 4 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 5 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 6 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 8 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 9 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 10 HOLE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1042-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Sterile Orthopedic Screws Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 7 million sterile orthopedic screws because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing subsequent seal integrity tests.

    Product
    1.5 X 6 CORT SCREW HEX/SE 2.0 X 6 CORT SCREW HEX/SE 2.0 X 10 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 12 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 14 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 16 CORT SCREW HEX/S 2.0 X 16 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 18 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 20 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 26 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 28…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1034-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls 6 Degree COCR Femoral Heads Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 6 Degree COCR Femoral Heads because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 36
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1003-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Free-Lock Orthopedic Devices Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling specific Free-Lock orthopedic devices because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    FREE-LOCK LAG SCREW, 12.7, FREE-LOCK LAG SCREW, 15.8, FREE-LOCK SUPRACOND TUBE and FREE-LOCK TUBE & SCP PLAT. Items starting with codes 0011810 and 0011811.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1008-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Sterile Orthopedic Screws and Nails Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling specific sterile orthopedic screws and nails because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    RECON SCREW LG 5.5MM DIA and M/DN FEM IM NAIL 8MM DIA to 16 MM DIA. Item codes starting with 0022520, 0022521, 002522, 0022523, 0022524 and 0022525.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1011-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Humeral Intramedullary Nails Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling 7,044,680 humeral intramedullary nails because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing seal integrity tests.

    Product
    M/DN HUMERAL I/M NAIL. Sizes from 6 MM to 13 MM. Codes starting with 0022541, 002542 and 0022543.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1029-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Versys Femoral Stems Due to Packaging Validation Issues

    Zimmer is recalling Versys femoral stems because packaging operations at its Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing subsequent seal integrity tests.

    Product
    12/14 UNIPOLAR FEMORAL HE VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 11X12 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 12X12 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 14X13 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 16X14 VERSYS CEM LD/FX ST 18X15 VERSYS PRESS FIT LD/FX ST VERSYS PRESS FIT LD/FX SZ VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED VERSYS ADVOCATE V-LIGN CE VERSYS…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1018-2014·2014-02-26

    Zimmer Recalls Modular Austin Moore Femoral Neck Implants Due to Packaging Validation

    Zimmer is recalling Modular Austin Moore Femoral Neck implants because packaging operations at a Puerto Rico facility were not properly validated, despite passing subsequent seal integrity tests.

    Product
    MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE FENE. Item codes starting with 45502001, 455503001 and 455504001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide