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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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, Classified
    Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612

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