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MultiPolar® 5001-42-26Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

All models of MultiPolar (24)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889024115279), received between Mar 11, 2022 and Mar 11, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K833991); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13731407 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K833991. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1014-2018 · Nov 29, 2017 · Terminated
    BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD Use of the MultiPolar Bipolar Cup is indicated in: Total hip replacement
  • Z-1114-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · Terminated
    Product 16 consists of all product under poduct code: KWY and same usage: Item no: 500103822 BIPOLAR LINER 38MM OD X 2 500103922 BIPOLAR LINER 39MM OD X 2 500104022 BIPOLAR LINER
  • Z-0845-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · Terminated
    Bipolar Shell prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented various sizes Use of the MultiPolar Bipolar Cup is indicated in: Fractu
  • Z-1019-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated
    Bipolar liners and Multipolar cups with the following dimensions in MM (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72) and several
  • Z-0068-2014 · Aug 30, 2013 · Terminated
    Multipolar Bipolar Cup METAL SHELL 38 MM OD through 71 MM OD. Indicated in fracture dislocation of the hip.
  • Z-0410-2013 · Aug 31, 2012 · Terminated
    Multipolar Bipolar Cup Liner 22 mm LD.; Item 00-5001-040-22 Product Usage: The liner snaps into the Multipolar Bipolar Cup and serves as the articulation surface for the femoral

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