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Trabecular Metal® 6202-50-22Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Trabecular Metal (74)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024118850), received between Mar 24, 2021 and Apr 1, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K021891, K093561); 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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Material Erosion1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Thrombosis/Thrombus1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 1, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus

    MAUDE report 11606011 ↗
  • InjuryMar 24, 2021Material Erosion; Material Erosion

    UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED DEVICE DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11562866 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K021891, K093561. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1496-2014 · Apr 1, 2014 · Terminated
    TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.
  • Z-3279-2011 · Sep 1, 2011 · Terminated
    The Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System is a modular acetabular cup system consisting of a shell with a preassembled locking ring, a liner, and optional screws. The Shells
  • Z-0060-2011 · Aug 18, 2010 · Terminated
    Zimmer Trabecular metal Modular Acetabular system 56 mm Porous shell with cluster holes, Catalog 00-6202-056-22, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN. This device is indicated for primary or re

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