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Zimmer, Inc.

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440 recalls on record · Latest: May 6, 2026

Zimmer, Inc. Recall Insight

Zimmer, Inc. appears on 440 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.433% 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 May 6, 2026, 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 31 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 May 8, 2024 to May 6, 2026.

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 May 6, 2026

Brand Name: Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula Product Name: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Model/Catalog Number: 00-5049-011-00 Software Version: N/A …

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 Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509300 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609380 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509320 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609360 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815509440 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609400 Software Version: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2025

Brand Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nailing System Product Name: Affixus Antegrade Femoral Nails Model/Catalog Number: 815609440 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 Apr 30, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, +3 Neck, Model Number 802802203; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Ceme…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2025

Zimmer Biomet Ceramic Head, 22.2 mm Diameter, Type 1, -3 Neck, Model Number 802802201; Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Ceme…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 2, 2025

NexGen LPS Flex, Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis, Model Number 00-5962-042-10

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 Feb 5, 2025

NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Purple/C,D - Height 14 mm, Item Number 00-5994-022-14

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 Aug 7, 2024

CPT Hip Joint Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis, used in Hip Arthroplasty; Item Numbers 00811400000 00811400010 00811400100 00811…

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 8, 2024

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 8, 2024

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

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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.