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Zimmer, Inc.

297 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 31, 2025

Zimmer, Inc. Recall Insight

Zimmer, Inc. appears on 297 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.354% 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 31, 2025, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 35 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 10, 2015 to Dec 31, 2025.

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 Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509420 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509380 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609320 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509340 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815809280 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609300 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509400 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509360 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609420 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609340 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 12, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm O.D., Size F, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031012; semi…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 12, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm O.D., Size G, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031013; semi…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +0 Neck, Model Number 802802202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Ceme…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +3 Neck, Model Number 802602203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer,…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, 12/14 Taper, +0 Neck, Model Number 802602202; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer,…

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2025

NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Yellow/E,F - Height 10 mm, Item Number 00-5994-032-10

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2024

Saphena Medical Venapax XL- Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting and is pr…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixat…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 16 Holes, 236 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixa…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fr…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fix…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and …

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixat…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 12 Holes, 184 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fix…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixat…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and f…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 12 Holes, 184 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fix…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fix…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixa…

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and …

FDA Devices Moderate May 1, 2024

NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Component, Size E and Size E Minus (E-). Component of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femur System.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 13, 2023

M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 9, 2023

Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilizat…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 15, 2023

Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm Resection Planer

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 21, 2022

NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 7, Item Number 00-5986-057-01

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 21, 2022

NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 5, Item Number 00-5986-047-01

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 21, 2022

NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 4, Item Number 00-5986-037-02

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 21, 2022

NexGen Option Stemmed Tibial Component Size 6, Item Number 00-5986-047-02

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2022

G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Zimmer UNIVERSAL Power System Loaner and Modular Electric/Battery Single Trigger Handpiece. Rx only Made in Switzerland

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-002-00, part of the Persona Tibial Re…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2015

Zimmer Universal Locking System, Titanium 3.5mm. Zimmer Implant and Instrument Cases are reusable, non-implantable devices designed to facilitate or…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2015

Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 22, 2015

ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2015

Natural Knee II Revision Femoral Stem, 125mm, item 6215-12-185. packaged in configuration 803/791. Knee Prosthesis component.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2015

Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.

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Data Sources

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