Zimmer, Inc.
446 recalls on record · Latest: Jul 1, 2026
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Federal filing book Zimmer, Inc. HEAVY-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY
#17 of 14,151 · 446 notices · 0.427% archive
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- SHARE 0.427% archive
- AGENCY FDA Devices (446)
- CAT medical devices
- CATS 1 category
- LATEST Jul 1, 2026
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Nearest notice-volume peer: B Braun Medical Inc (2 notice gap)
Zimmer, Inc. accounts for about 0.427% of the 104,423-notice archive on 446 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →
Zimmer, Inc.'s standing among 14,151 recalling firms
Zimmer, Inc. ranks 17th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.
Zimmer, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count
Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer
446 17th of 14151 higher than 14,134 of 14,151 firms
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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13
Zimmer, Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood
Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers
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What this shows Zimmer, Inc. holds about 0.427% of archive notices alongside 446 distinct filings.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
NCB¿-PH Plate
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Metasul¿ Durom¿ Femoral component Sterile, Rx
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Dynesys¿ Set screw M6
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Dynesys¿ Universal spacer 6-45
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
NCB¿-PT lateral proximal 3 hole tibial plate
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Dynesys¿ L.I.S. Stabilizing cord Rx, Sterile
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Sirus¿ intramedullary nail for tibia, cannulated ¿
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Alloclassic¿ SL-Offset Stem sterile, Rx
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Wagner SL Revision Stem, uncemented Sterile
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Wagner cone Prosthesis, uncemented, sterile, Rx
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
CoCr Head, sterile, Rx
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
MS-30¿ Proximal positioner
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Anatomical Shoulder" Fracture Humeral Head
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Metasul¿ LDH¿ Head Rx Sterile
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Biolox¿ delta Ceramic Femoral Head Rx only, sterile
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Anatomical Shoulder" Revision Humeral stem,7,9,12,14 and Anatomical Shoulder Fracture Humeral stem
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
MS-30 Shaft, Sterile, Rx
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Zimmer Inverse/Reverse Screw system,
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012
Anatomical Shoulder" Ball taper for humeral stem
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012
CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012
CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012
CPT Hip System Femoral Stem Petite, Item No. 00-8011-000-05. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00789502202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +0 00789502203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3.5 00789502220 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm -2 00789502230 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 22mm +3 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780303601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X36 00780303602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X36 00780303603 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X36 00780303604 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X36 00780303605 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X36 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
Cemented Tibial Drill Product Usage: The cemented tibial drill is used to prepare the tibial bone prior to the impaction of the applicable stemmed tibial broach. The cemented tibial drill has engraved lines that are size specific to guide the user as to the depth to insert the drill into the tibial bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780303201 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X32 00780303202 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X32 00780303203 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X32 00780303204 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X32 00780303205 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X32 00780303214 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X32 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability,
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780302801 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X28 00780302802 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X28 00780302803 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X28 00780302804 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X28 00780302805 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X28 00780302814 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X28 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability,
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780302201 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -2X22 00780302202 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X22 00780302203 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X22 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00789502601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm -3.5 00789502602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +0 00789502603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +3.5 00789502604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +7 00789502605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 26mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry y and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
12/14 Neck Taper 00789504001 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm -3.5 00789504002 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm +0 00789504003 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm +3.5 00789504004 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm +7 00789504005 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 40mm +10.5 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780304001 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X36 00780304002 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X36 00780304003 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X36 00780304004 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X36 00780304005 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X36 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00789502801 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm -3.5 00789502802 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +0 00789502803 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +3.5 00789502804 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +7 00789502805 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 28mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00780302601 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional -3.5X26 00780302602 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +0X26 00780302603 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +3.5X26 00780302604 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +7X26 00780302605 MIS 12/14 Slotted Femoral Head Provisional +10.5X26 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
12/14 Neck Taper 00789503201 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm -3.5 00789503202 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +0 00789503203 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +3.5 00789503204 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +7 00789503205 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 32mm +10.5 The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2012
00789503601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm -3.5 00789503602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +0 00789503603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +3.5 00789503604 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +7 00789503605 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +10.5 12/14 Neck Taper The provisional heads replicate final femoral implant geometry and are used to trial range of motion, joint stability, and determine appropriate femoral head size and offset during total hip arthroplasty.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2012
00-4309-029-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 36 mm 65¿¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2012
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm, part 00-4309-028-00 - Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2012
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2012
00-4309-029-00- Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 36mm, Nonsterile Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2012
00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012
Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012
Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument is attached to the femoral implant or provisional to aid in positioning and inserting the components.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-2 (straight handle) Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile. Product Usage: PathFinder NXT is a minimally invasive pedicle screw system. The PathFinder NXT System consists of various screws and rods intended to provide temporary stabilization following surgery to fuse the spine. The intended use of the Fixed Angled Percutaneous Rod Inserter is to insert a rod percutaneously through the extender sieeves to positio
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-1 (angle handle) , Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile. Product Usage: The rod is held by the instrument for inserting and guiding into the screw heads via percutaneous delivery during minimally invasive surgery to fuse the spine. Per the surgical technique (Ll554 Pathfinder NXT Surgical Technique);
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012
PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting percutaneous rod holder is to attach to the rod to facilitate rod insertion, positioning, and orientation through the extender sleeves, under the fascia. The rod is secured to the holder by tightening a captive set screw against the rod end in the tip of the holder using the set screw driver. After positioning the rod and securing at least one pedicle s
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012
Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution Trabecular Metal Glenoid Instrument Drill with Stop, 6 mm; the products are medical instruments intended for use when performing surgery of the shoulder.
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PlainRecalls indexes 446 distinct federal recall events naming Zimmer, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
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Zimmer, Inc. ranks #17 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
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FDA Devices accounts for 446 of this firm's 446 indexed notices.
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Filings for Zimmer, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
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No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Zimmer, Inc.: 446 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.
Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Zimmer, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.
Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026