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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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875 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 30, 2020

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall Insight

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. appears on 875 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.860% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Dec 30, 2020, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 1 critical, 49 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 50 of 50 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (50). The date window on this page runs from Jun 15, 2016 to Jun 21, 2017.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns, whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current, deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement, always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 14mmdx50cm right, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx40cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 14mmdx50cm left, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 20x200mm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 19x250mm bwd, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental malefemale taper, 200mm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 15mmdx44cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 20x200mm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

4.5 BROAD SCP PLT 26-H STER

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental vss bowed 19x190mm, Sterile, Hip joint, metal/ceramic/polymer, semi-constrained, cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis- Specific Kn…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx50cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 17x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Imp…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx48cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 16x200mm, Sterile,

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 14mmdx48cm right, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

R-F IM NAIL 10MMDX48CM LG, 11MMDX42CM, 11MMDX44CM, 11MMDX46CM LG, 11MMDX48CM LG, 12MMDX46CM LG, 12MMDX48CM LG, 13MMDX40CM, 13MMDX42CM, 13MMDX44CM, …

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Tibial IM Nail 15mmdx44cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 18x250mm bwd, Sterile,

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2017

AFFIXUS Hip Fracture Nail Product Usage: The Hip Fracture Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur in…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2017

Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The product is placed into an AlOx coated PET pouch and vacuum sealed with a…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2017

Reusable instruments in the Knee, Hip, Trauma, and Extremities segments.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

NexGen Offset Stem Extension, sizes 14mm and 17mm For use in total arthroplasty.

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Regenerex Patella RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 28MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 31MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 34MM RGX 3 PEG SER A PATELLA 37MM Product …

FDA Devices Moderate May 17, 2017

Bone Dowell Harvest Tubes

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants Sports Med Repicci II Tibial Components Product Usage: Partial knee replacement

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants Knees Revision Tibial Tray Systems Oxford Partial Knee Orthopedic Salvage System Vanguard Complete Knee System V…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants BIO PLUG 10MM Product Usage: Non-weight bearing accessory. Sterile, optional speciality components that are n…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants Hips Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings Active Articulation E1 Bearings Arcos Taper Cap BIOLOX delta Option Hea…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants Extremities, Shoulders and Elbows BioModular Shoulder System; Comprehensive Shoulder System; Comprehensive Reverse S…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 26, 2017

various polyethylene implants Custom parts Product Usage: Custom

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 19, 2017

MEDTECH ROSA Spine 1.0.2 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neuro…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 19, 2017

MEDTECH ROSA Brain 3.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosu…

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 29, 2017

Orthosize Templating Version 1.2.6 Echo Bi-Metric Hip Stem Digital Templates. For preoperative planning of orthopedic surgery.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

Vanguard Total Knee, PUNCH THRU TRL PLATES, 63 MM Item No: 32-487261, 67 MM Item No: 32-487262, 71 MM Item No: 32-487263, 75 MM Item No: 32-487264, a…

FDA Devices Critical Feb 22, 2017

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Tray Model 115340

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2017

1.5mm System, Cranio-maxillofacial Bone Screws 1.5 x 4mm HT SD X-DR Screw, Bone Screw

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2017

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) 9cm prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, constrained, cemented, metal/polymer Knee System Tibial Bodies

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 8, 2017

Vanguard Total Knee System Vanguard Open Box Femoral Components Item Number: 183100 Description: VNGD PS OPEN INTL FEM RT 55 Item Number: 18310…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

RingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Active Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Oxford Fixed Lateral Bearing Size F Right, Part Number 154375 Lot 744260, Sterile, The product is placed into an Aluminum Oxide coated PET pouch and …

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Vanguard Distal Femoral Augment 75 X 5 RL/LM Product Usage:  Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Uniflex Humeral Nail: 467265 G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK Pin, Fixation, Smooth A 467265-01 Ball Tip Guide Pin is used to guide reamers down the hu…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Phoenix Recon Targeting Arm Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage: The…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Phoenix Recon Soft Tissue Sleeve Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage:…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Vanguard 360 Revision Knee System Knee prostheses

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Coonrad/ Morrey Elbow Pin/ Bushing Replacement size Kit Extra Small. This product is sold sterile. The parts are placed into an inner cavity and are …

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 15, 2016

Persona Trabecular Metal Tibia; Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plate Instruments and Modular Brackets; Used to facilitate the implantation of joi…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.