VerSys® 8018-32-03Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of VerSys (41)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 00889024144682), received between Mar 14, 2022 and Jun 3, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (2 reports).
23 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K840643, 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Corroded1
- Degraded1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation2
- Pain2
- Failure of Implant1
- Insufficient Information1
- Metal Related Pathology1
- Osteolysis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 3, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22132730 ↗InjuryMar 22, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 7 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. THE FEMORAL HEAD AND STEM WERE BOTH REVISED. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18958220 ↗InjuryJul 6, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PAIN IN THE UPPER SIDE OF THE HIP AND ALLEGED SENSATION OF THE TENDON MOVING WITHIN THE JOINT APPROXIMATELY 11 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 14938936 ↗InjuryMay 25, 2022Corroded; Degraded; Corroded; Degraded
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN AND ELEVATED COBALT LEVELS APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. DURING THE REVISION, FLUID WAS OBTAINED CONSISTENT WITH TRUNNIONOSIS. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE CAPSULE WAS VERY THICK CONSISTENT WITH TAPER CORROSION. A NEW FEMORAL HEAD AND LINER WERE PLACED WITHOUT COMPLICATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Metal Related Pathology; Osteolysis; Pain
MAUDE report 14498009 ↗InjuryMar 14, 2022Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE HEAD AND POLY CUP WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW PRODUCT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 13757217 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K840643, 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-1683-2016 · May 4, 2016 · TerminatedHgp ii acetabular cup bone screw selftap 6.5x15mm 00662406515 Hgp ii acetabular cup bone screw selftap 6.5x20mm 00662406520 Hgp ii acetabular cup bone screw selftap 6.5x25mm 006624
- Z-1131-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 33 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 662406515 HGP II ACETABULAR CUP BON 662406520 HGP II ACETABULAR CUP BON 662406525 HGP II ACETA
- Z-1110-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 12 consists of all product under product code JDI , and same usage: Item no: 902602935 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 28 902602835 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 28 902603235 6 DEGREE COC
- 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-1126-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 28 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 32902605000 FEMORAL HD 28MM MEDIUM 32902604000 FEMORAL HD 28MM SHORT 32902604035 FEMORAL HD 28M
- 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-1137-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · TerminatedProduct 39 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 32902605800 ION IMPLANTED FEM 22MM LO 32902604900 ION IMPLANTED FEM 26MM ME 32902603900 ION IM
- Z-1036-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · TerminatedCPT DEGREE TAPER (various sizes) and FEMORAL HD (various sizes)
- Z-1033-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD (various sizes) and 6 DEG UNIPOLAR FEMORAL HE
…and 8 more.
Other Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented devices
- NA 1365-51-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented753 reports
- NA 1365-50-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented412 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-21-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 recall280 reports
- ARTICUL/EZE 1365-11-000Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented1 death262 reports
- LFIT 6260-9-236Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented256 reports
- PINNACLE GRIPTION 1217-32-052Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented2 deaths239 reports
- ELEOS™ 25002111EOnkos Surgical, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented3 deaths230 reports
- Novation 130-36-52Exactech, Inc. · Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented2 recalls124 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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