Class II — Zimmer, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ZIMMER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 10 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | After evaluation of 13 complaints(0.4% rate) for hyper-extension of the Zimmer Segmental System, Zimmer is updating the related surgical technique and instructions for use to provide additional instructions and patient conditions that may place excessive loading on the polyethylene insert. |
| Product | Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size C. Knee replacement. |
| Quantity | 5305 distribution events |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. USA nationwide and Germany, with further distribution into EU countries. |
| Initiated | 2013-12-19 |
| Classified | 2014-01-17 |
| Terminated | 2015-02-24 |
| Recall number | Z-0784-2014 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zimmer, Inc. (Z-0784-2014).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/66846/
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