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 · TerminatedTRABECULAR 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 · TerminatedThe 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 · TerminatedZimmer 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
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented devices
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-310Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented551 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented481 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-32-320Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death314 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-36-720Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented1 death189 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 400-03-362Encore Medical, L.P. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented187 reports
- Anthology 71365705Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented176 reports
- BIOLOX DELTA 1365-40-710Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented170 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented169 reports
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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