VerSys® 8018-28-14Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of VerSys (41)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024144651), received between Apr 21, 2021 and Jul 2, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
15 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K953337); 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Malposition of Device1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 2, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO A DISLOCATION AT THE SITE. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 19655192 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH POST INITIAL IMPLANTATION DUE TO A DISLOCATION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS LATER DUE TO ANOTHER DISLOCATION. NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 12915780 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2021Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device
UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REPORTED UNDER THIS MFR NUMBER. THIS REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED AND A CORRECTED REPORT WILL BE FILED UNDER MFR NUMBER 2648920.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11699772 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K953337. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0722-2018 · Aug 1, 2017 · TerminatedVersys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled as follows: a. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00894301906); b. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED F
- Z-2581-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · TerminatedPor fullct fem st 20x200mm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
- Z-2579-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · TerminatedPor fullct fem st 17x200mm, Sterile,
- Z-2578-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · TerminatedPor fullct fem st 16x200mm, Sterile,
- Z-2580-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · TerminatedPor fullct fem st 18x200mm, Sterile,
- Z-2577-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · TerminatedPor fullct fem st 15x200mm, Sterile, prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
- Z-1127-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 29 consists of all product under product code: LPHand same usage: Item no: 32902603800 FEMORAL HEAD +0.5 X 22 MM 32902604810 FEMORAL HEAD +3.5 X 22 MM 32902604845 FEMORAL
- Z-0849-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedVERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 1 VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC S VERSYS 8 INCH BEADED FC 1 VERSYS 8 INCH BEADED FC 2 prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented "" Tota
- Z-1031-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD (2, 3 and 4); 12/14 FEMORAL HEAD (+7X28M and 7X32M)
- Z-1034-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 36
- Z-0070-2014 · Aug 30, 2013 · TerminatedVersys Beaded Fullcoat Femoral Stem (POR FULL-CT FEM ST 11X160MM; VERSYS BEADED FC 11X200MM 8ST; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 LOW EXT; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 EXT; POR FLCT FEM STEM LM 11X160
- Z-2291-2010 · Jul 5, 2010 · TerminatedVERSYS HIP SYSTEM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 28 MM DIA. -3.5 MM NECK LENGTH ZIMALOY CO-CR-MO ALLOY STERILE QTY-1 MANUFACTURED BY ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V., A SUBSIDIARY OF ZIMMER, IN
- Z-2290-2010 · Jul 5, 2010 · TerminatedVERSYS HIP SYSTEM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 32 MM DIA. -3.5 MM NECK LENGTH ZIMALOY CO-CR-MO ALLOY STERILE QTY-1 MANUFACTURED BY ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V., A SUBSIDIARY OF ZIMMER, IN
- Z-0198-2010 · Aug 3, 2009 · TerminatedZimmer VerSys Hip System Femoral Head, 12/14 taper, 28 mm dia., neck length +0 mm, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN; REF 8018-28-02. Intended for mating femoral stems equipped with tap
- Z-1066-05 · Apr 15, 2005 · TerminatedZimmer brand Versys Hip System Femoral Head 12/14 taper, 32 mm dia., neck length +0mm; Product 00-8018-032-02.
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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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