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Trabecular Metal® 6202-54-22Recalls & 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
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024118911), received between Aug 17, 2020 and Jul 1, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Erosion1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2
  • Joint Dislocation2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Metal Related Pathology1
  • Pain1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 1, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER DUE TO A PSOAS CONFLICT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22369911 ↗
  • InjuryOct 9, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

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

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20410998 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 22, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS¿ POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO INSTABILITY FROM A SUSPECTED DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Dislocation; Pain

    MAUDE report 16418062 ↗
  • InjuryMay 3, 2022Material Erosion; Material Deformation; Material Erosion; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 16 MONTH POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO THE LINER COMPONENT FRACTURING. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SHELL WAS DEFORMED AND THERE WAS METALLOSIS AND JOINT DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation; Metal Related Pathology

    MAUDE report 14270949 ↗
  • InjuryAug 17, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT WAS DETERMINED TO BE UNRELATED TO THE IMPLANTED ZIMMER BIOMET DEVICE. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 10416059 ↗

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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