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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 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 Jul 9, 2014 to Feb 11, 2015.

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 Feb 11, 2015

Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 7, 2015

Osteobond Bone Cement Bone cement monomer is kitted with bone cement powder to create a cement mantle for orthopedic implants.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor. The Persona Cemented Tibial Broach Inserter/Extractor Handle is a Use sterilizable instrument i…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 17, 2014

Zimmer Title 2 Bone Screw Remover Instrument, Part Number ET1093-01 Rx Only, Non-Sterile. The Screw Remover is a component of the Endius TITLE 2 P…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Replacement Pads. Product Usage: TM Tibial Impactor pads are used in conjunction with the TM Tibial Impactor to …

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to:  Rhe…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

The Persona Tibial Articular Surface Inserter is a sterilizable instrument intended for use in multiple total knee arthroplasty procedures. Per the …

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 8, 2014

Persona The Personalized Knee System 2.5 mm Female Screw 48 mm Length Sterile Qty-2. Sterilized using irradiation, single use.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 10, 2014

Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-702. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical …

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 10, 2014

Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings. Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number 6290-00-690. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical T…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 10, 2014

PERSONA" The Personalized Knee System UC Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left Size 3-7 CD Top; Left Size 4-11 EF Top; Left Size 7-12 GH Top; Lef…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 10, 2014

Natural-Knee System Patella Bushings Orthopedic surgical instrument. Part Number: 6290-00-703. Per the Natural-Knee II Primary System Surgical T…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 10, 2014

PERSONA The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Left with Size 3-5 CD Top; Size 6-9 CD Top; Size 3-5 EF Top; Size 6-9 EF…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTR…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Knee Instrument Fixation Screws: 48MM HEADED SCREW 48MM HEADLESS SCREW MIS HEADED SCREW, 48MM MIS HEADLESS SCREW, 48MM

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SH…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA ENDO …

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX255LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE S…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

4.5 mm Malleolar Screw Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Bottom Nonsterile TASP L CD BOTTOM, +0MM TASP L CD BOTTOM, +6MM…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw 32 mm Thread Length Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Top Nonsterile TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TA…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw 16 mm Thread Length Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Bone Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

PERSONA (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial General Instrument Tray, non-sterile The intended use of the sterilization case is to organize, s…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

PERSONA (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial General Instrument Tray, non-sterile The intended use of the sterilization case is to organize, s…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Bottom Nonsterile PSN A/S PROV L CD BOTTOM +0MM PSN A/S PROV L CD…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System CPS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Top Nonsterile TASP MLC L 3-5 CD TOP TASP MLC L 6-9 CD TOP T…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Vl DBL OFFST WI LRG STPL, RT Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

23.5 Deg Rasp Handle Assy- RIGHT Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VI DBL OFFST W/ LRG STPL, LT Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem 38 mm (1-1/2 Inch) Head Diameter 203 mm Length. Product Usage: The Moore Hip Prosthesis is a femoral h…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand A/S Rasp Handle (Right)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

23.5 Deg Rasp Handle Assy- LEFT Nonsterile

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog TSVT6B13, Lot 62284006

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology, HIP JOINT PROSTHESIS¿, Sizes:4, 5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10, 11 & 12.5. The femoral stem compo…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 1. Part of the NexGen systems of …

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 3. Part of the NexGen systems of …

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 5. Part of the NexGen systems of …

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. Part of the NexGen systems of …

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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