Zimmer Recalls
550 recalls on record · September 5, 1978 to July 1, 2026 · Medical Devices, Vehicles
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August 8, 2012Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer Inc. recalls Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, War
Hazard: The design of the spring clip for the jaw assembly was updated in March 2011 due to fractures of the spring clip. Zimmer has received complaints for the spring clip fracturing on the updated design. The spring clip may fracture or fall off of the instrument during use, and a device fragment may be left in the surgical site. The risk of disassembly or fracture occurs when the instrument is typicall
July 18, 2012Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, R
Hazard: Zimmer is recalling Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, because complaints have been received that the rod holder tip may crack or break when the rod is manipulated during surgery.
July 18, 2012Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-1 (angle handle) , Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx
Hazard: Zimmer is recalling Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, because complaints have been received that the rod holder tip may crack or break when the rod is manipulated during surgery.
July 11, 2012Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The inte
Hazard: Complaints have been reported where, during surgery, the surgeon was unable to loosen or remove the inserted rod from the rod holder instrument. The complaint investigation showed the hex mating feature of the set screw was broken and material missing. There were no reports of fragments of the set screw being left in the patient or that there was any patient or user injury, but these events we
July 4, 2012Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution Trabecular Metal Glenoid Instrument Drill with Stop, 6 mm; the products a
Hazard: Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution Trabecular Metal Glenoid Instrument Drill with Stop, 6 mm. Catalog number 47-4301-031-00 was actually packaged and labeled as catalog number 47-4307-031-00, lot 62071190.
September 14, 1982VehiclesNHTSA
Zimmer 1981 Seat Belts recall
July 27, 1982VehiclesNHTSA
Zimmer 1979–1982 Exterior Lighting recall
March 1, 1982VehiclesNHTSA
Zimmer 1982 Seats recall
June 3, 1981VehiclesNHTSA
Zimmer 1979–1981 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
September 5, 1978VehiclesNHTSA
Zimmer 1977–1978 Seat Belts recall