Z1™ Hip System 611201060Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Z1 Hip System (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868575518), received between Oct 15, 2025 and May 8, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K233476, K251906); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Positioning Failure1
- Positioning Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Positioning Failure; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON BROACHED THE RIGHT FEMUR TO A SIZE 6 AND THE BROACH WAS TIGHT. THE SIZE 6 STEM WAS THEN LOOSE. STEM WAS NOT USED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25123433 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FINAL STEM IMPLANTATION PERCHED A COUPLE MILLIMETERS. THE SURGEON NOTED THAT THE PPS COATING IS THICK AND NEEDS TO BE REDUCED TO ALLOW ACCURATE 1:1 BROACH TO STEM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23292732 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K233476, K251906. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1329-2025 · Feb 12, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedZ1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented551 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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