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Trabecular Metal® 6202-58-20Recalls & 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
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024118959), received between Nov 8, 2022 and Jan 8, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Difficult to Insert1
  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
  • Migration1
  • Positioning Problem1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation2
  • Aseptic loosening1
  • Damage to Ligament(s)1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • Osteolysis1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 8, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Damage to Ligament(s); Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 24011627 ↗
  • InjuryMar 13, 2025Migration; Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 1 YEAR POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO THE CUP SHIFTING POSITIONS. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 21595238 ↗
  • InjuryApr 24, 2024Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult to Insert; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Osteolysis

    MAUDE report 19173414 ↗
  • InjuryNov 8, 2022Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHILE SECURING THE SHELL, A SCREW SLIPPED ENTIRELY THROUGH THE SCREW HOLE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF FIFTEEN MINUTES WHILE THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE SCREW, BUT WAS UNABLE. THE SCREW REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROCESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 15754526 ↗

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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