NA 2357-04-16Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024055537), received between Jun 7, 2022 and Jun 8, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (1 report).
4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K042598, K141734); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded1
- Naturally Worn1
- Packaging Problem1
- Unsealed Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Fall1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 8, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELL AND THE GLENOSPHERE WAS DISLOCATED. THE BEARING WAS FOUND TO BE WORN. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 17086011 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2022Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGE WAS NOT VACUUMED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15976031 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2022Unsealed Device Packaging; Unsealed Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS NOT VACUUMED PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE WAS FOUND AT THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15419867 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2022Degraded; Degraded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ETCHING ON THE PRODUCT HAD WORN OFF. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14620424 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K042598, K141734. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2254-2023 · Jun 27, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedZimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fracture
- Z-0317-2020 · Oct 10, 2019 · TerminatedPeriarticular locking plate elbow-sterile, Item Nos. 47235800503 47235800509 47235800511 47235800515 47235800519 47235800603 47235800605 47235800607 47235800609 472358006
- Z-0310-2020 · Oct 10, 2019 · TerminatedDIST LAT FEM LCK PLATE STERILE, Item Nos. 47235710106 47235710110 47235710114 47235710118 47235710122 47235710210 47235710214 47235710218 47235710222
- Z-0646-2016 · Dec 9, 2015 · TerminatedZimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58 mm Length; Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 2.4mm Locking Screw 14 mm Length. Indicated for temporary in
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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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