Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Zimmer Segmental Systems Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. Due to After evaluation of 13 complaints(0.4% rate) for hyper-extension...

Date: December 19, 2013
Company: Zimmer, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size B. Designed to address significant bone loss resulting from oncology, trauma, and/or salvage of previously failed arthroplasty.

Quantity: 5305 distribution events

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer, Inc.

Zimmer, Inc. has 437 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report