Trabecular Metal® 6202-56-20Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024118928), received between Nov 15, 2023 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryNov 17, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION.

  Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Unequal Limb Length

  MAUDE report 23569364 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE BOX WAS OPENED, THE HARD PLASTIC PACKAGING WAS CRACKED. THE SURGEON COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH A DIFFERENT DEVICE IN CASE OF IT BEING UNSTERILE. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19114790 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2023Off-Label Use; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Material Twisted/Bent; Off-Label Use; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE IMPACTOR HANDLE BROKE AND THE SURGEON DECIDED TO USE WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE HANDLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. WHILE IMPACTING WITH THE BROKEN HANDLE, THE LOCKING RING BECAME DISLODGED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE REINSERTED. AS A RESULT, THE LINER WAS CEMENTED INTO THE SHELL. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18141359 ↗

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