Zimmer Recalls
550 recalls on record · September 5, 1978 to July 1, 2026 · Medical Devices, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls VI DBL OFFST W/ LRG STPL, LT Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
Hazard: The firm received complaints for failure of the handle to remain assembled to the rasp during use due to various failure modes, including fracture of the leaf spring.
August 20, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem 38 mm (1-1/2 Inch) Head Diameter 203 mm Length. Product Usage: The Moore
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of 20 production lots of Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stems due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, 9 of 16 test samples failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the Moore hip stem breached either the inner or outer package tray. Zimmer has not received any complaints of damaged package trays for these 20 lot
August 13, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Tapered-Screw Vent Implant, HA, 4.7mmD x 8mmL x 4.5mm, Part No. TSVWH8 Dental implant component.
Hazard: Zimmer Dental is recalling the Tapered Screw-Vent Implant because the inner vial state "03.7 x 8mm" instead of "04.7 x 8 mm."
August 6, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Distal Radial Volar Plate Lateral Column (1st generation stainless steel only)
Hazard: A complaint was received in which it was reported that an 8-hole plate from lot 62276042 had an enlarged hole that is unable to lock the screw, which resulted in the screw head pulling through plate hole.
July 23, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog TSVT6B13, Lot 62284006
Hazard: Zimmer Dental is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot of the Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog Number TSVT6B13, Lot number 62284006, due to a potential crack in the cap of the outer vial.
July 16, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS¿, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5.
Hazard: Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems.
July 16, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Zimmer M/L Taper Reduced Neck Standard & Extended Offset, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5.
Hazard: Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems.
July 16, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls 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.
Hazard: Black residue observed in the sterile pouch of the M/L Taper and Kinectiv stems.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 8. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 6. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4+.
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 3. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 2. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 9, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 1. P
Hazard: Zimmer is initiating a voluntary recall of specific identified lots due to the potential that the threads may be out of specification.
July 2, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls VerSys¿ Hip System, Beaded Fullcoat Stems, Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581
Hazard: During routine inspection, beaded hip stem forgings received from supplier failed to meet ZES 2A-102. Processing of Beaded CoCrMo Alloy Hip Stem, material requirements per ATS #14-04818 and ATS #14-05549, respectively.
May 21, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Tennis Elbow Support, Neoprene***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provides compression and warmth for mild to moderate el
Hazard: During a transfer of products from a recently shutdown facility, the firm discovered raw material labeled as latex free actually contained latex.
May 21, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Hinged Knee Support***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Provide added lateral stability and allows the knee to tolerate mor
Hazard: During a transfer of products from a recently shutdown facility, the firm discovered raw material labeled as latex free actually contained latex.
May 21, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Cartilage Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment and support of many types of knee injurie
Hazard: During a transfer of products from a recently shutdown facility, the firm discovered raw material labeled as latex free actually contained latex.
May 21, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls DROP LOK" Knee Brace***LATEX FREE" Product Usage: Used in the treatment, support, and rehabilitation of many types
Hazard: During a transfer of products from a recently shutdown facility, the firm discovered raw material labeled as latex free actually contained latex.
April 30, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip
Hazard: The shell was missing the locking ring.
March 26, 2014Medical DevicesFDA
Zimmer, Inc. recalls Natural-Knee¿ II System: POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ00/9M POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/9MM POLY ULTRA TIB LT SZ0/19M POLY ULTRA TI
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.