Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1005-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

NexGenTrabecular Metal Tibial Half Block Augment, Right Lateral/Left Medial, Size 4 5MM Thickness W/Screws Item Number: 00544800426 Product Usage: The Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are intended for use where severe degeneration, trauma, or other pathology of the knee joint indicates total knee arthroplasty. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Rotating Hinge Knee (RHK) System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cemented use only. When used with the NexGen Complete Knee Solution Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee System, the Trabecular Metal Tibial Cone Augments are for cementless or cemented use.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 1, 2019
Date Posted: March 20, 2019
Recall Number: Z-1005-2019
Event ID: 82125
Reason for Recall:

Potentially comingled, resulting in the product in the box potentially not matching the product on the label

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 24 units
Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63253751 63257915 63291542 UDI: (01) 00889024307858 (17) 210228 (10) 63253751 (01) 00889024307858 (17) 210228 (10) 63257915 (01) 00889024307858 (17) 210430 (10) 63291542

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AL, CA, CO, ID, MS,NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI and Foreign CANADA, JAPAN, GERMANY , NETHERLANDS

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated