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Trabecular Metal® 6202-52-22Recalls & 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
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024118881), received between Mar 19, 2021 and Aug 11, 2023 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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 Problem2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Malposition of Device1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Muscle/Tendon Damage1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT HAD AN ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE DUE TO TWO TORN TENDONS OF THE RIGHT HIP SIX (6) MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION. NO IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED. NO COMPLAINT OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE IMPLANTS.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Muscle/Tendon Damage

    MAUDE report 17508538 ↗
  • InjuryJun 15, 2022Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT HIP REVISION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO LINER WEAR. THE CUP, LINER AND HEAD WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 14692831 ↗
  • InjuryMar 19, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    UPON REASSESSMENT OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11528873 ↗

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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