Zimmer Recalls
550 recalls on record · September 5, 1978 to July 1, 2026 · Medical Devices, Vehicles
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March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Apollo" Revision/Constrained Knee System: SZ0-16MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-11MM AK CCK TIB INSER SZ1-16MM AK CCK TIB INS
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Apollo" Knee System: PS TIB INS SZ0/16MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/19MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ0/22MM APOLL PS TIB INS SZ1/16
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Apollo Knee Tibial Baseplate/Knee Tibial Insert: CONG TIB INS SZ0/19MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ0/22MM APO CONG TIB INS SZ1
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Apollo" Knee System: APOLLO PATELLA SZ0 28MM R
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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 -
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Natural-Knee¿/Apollo" Knee: M/B PAT SZ0 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ1 NATURAL-KNEE M/B PAT SZ2 NATURAL-KNEE
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Natural-Knee¿ II Unicompartmental Knee System: UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-7mm UNI ALL-POLY TIB SZ 1-9mm
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Natural-Knee¿ II - Unicompartmental Knee Prosthesis: CONG TIB INS SZ1/2 9MM UN CONG TIB INS SZ1/2 11MM U CONG TIB INS
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Natural-Knee¿ N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ0 N-K II DOMED ALL-POLY PAT, SZ1
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: A complaint was received for a discolored All Poly Tibia. Root cause analysis found that the discoloration was the result of free radical oxidation. The oxidation process was advanced prematurely as a result of the machined component being stored in a transparent container exposed to artificial light for six years prior to inert packaging and sterilization of the device.
March 5, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm S
Hazard: This single manufacturing lot has the potential for the bond strength between the Trabecular Metal material and substrate to be below the minimum required specification. Testing found bond strength approximately 80% of the minimum required by specification in one of the three zones of the Trabecular Metal. The other two zones exceeded the minimum specification.
March 5, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder System
Hazard: As a result of complaints for disassociation of the TM Reverse Glenosphere from the Baseplate, Zimmer updated the related surgical technique and released a video to provide additional instructions to users on how to properly assemble the Glenosphere to the Baseplate.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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 COR
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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 COR
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 2.7 X 6 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 7 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 8 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 9 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 10 COR
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 10MM PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 12MM PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 14MM PERI SCR 3.5MM X 44MM STE PERI SCR. 3.
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls COMPRESSION SCREW (1/2, 1-1/2, 1-1/4, 1-3/4, 1. 2. 3/4 IN)
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls HERBERT BONE SCREW, 3.0MM and HERBERT CANNULATED BONE S
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls FEM HD ION (various sizes)
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls CPT DEGREE TAPER (various sizes) and FEMORAL HD (various sizes)
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE SOLI and MOORE HIP PROS REG SOLID
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 36
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD (various sizes) and 6 DEG UNIPOLAR FEMORAL HE
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls CPT 12/14 COCR (various sizes)
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.
February 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD (2, 3 and 4); 12/14 FEMORAL HEAD (+7X28M and 7X32M)
Hazard: Zimmer recently conducted a review of all historic packaging validations at its Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. (ZMBV) facility in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Based on this review, it was determined that the packaging operations conducted in the Building 1 packaging operation at this facility were not properly validated. As a result, Zimmer conducted seal integrity testing to evaluate if previously packaged product from this facility met the established requirements for sterile barrier integrity. The acceptance criteria established for this testing was 99% reliability with a 90% confidence interval. These packaging tray configurations met the acceptance criteria for sterile barrier integrity of both the inner and outer trays, however, Zimmer has decided to recall all manufacturing lots that have not expired and that were sterile packaged in the ZMBV facility Building 1 packaging operations.