VerSys® 8018-36-04Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024144743), received between Jul 19, 2021 and May 22, 2024 — classified as 3 injuries.

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.

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.

• InjuryMay 22, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

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

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 19375816 ↗
• InjuryApr 13, 2022Corroded; Material Erosion; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Corroded; Material Erosion; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN, METALLOSIS, PSEUDOTUMOR AND ELEVATED METAL IONS APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. INTRA-OPERATIVE FINDINGS INCLUDED CLOUDY FLUID, A MASSIVE SOLID PSEUDOTUMOR WITH NECROSIS, AND GRADE TWO TRUNNION CORROSION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Metal Related Pathology; Muscle/Tendon Damage; Necrosis; Pain

  MAUDE report 14103172 ↗
• InjuryJul 19, 2021Material Erosion; Material Erosion

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

  Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology

  MAUDE report 12187960 ↗

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 · Terminated
  Versys 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 · Terminated
  Por fullct fem st 20x200mm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
• Z-2580-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · Terminated
  Por fullct fem st 18x200mm, Sterile,
• Z-2577-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · Terminated
  Por fullct fem st 15x200mm, Sterile, prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
• Z-2579-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · Terminated
  Por fullct fem st 17x200mm, Sterile,
• Z-2578-2017 · Feb 28, 2017 · Terminated
  Por fullct fem st 16x200mm, Sterile,
• Z-0849-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · Terminated
  VERSYS 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-1127-2016 · Jan 11, 2016 · Terminated
  Product 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-1034-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated
  6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 36
• Z-1031-2014 · Oct 11, 2013 · Terminated
  12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD (2, 3 and 4); 12/14 FEMORAL HEAD (+7X28M and 7X32M)
• Z-0070-2014 · Aug 30, 2013 · Terminated
  Versys 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 · Terminated
  VERSYS 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 · Terminated
  VERSYS 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 · Terminated
  Zimmer 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 · Terminated
  Zimmer brand Versys Hip System Femoral Head 12/14 taper, 32 mm dia., neck length +0mm; Product 00-8018-032-02.