Continuum® Trabecular Metal™ 00-8757-056-01Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024151437), received between Dec 2, 2020 and Oct 3, 2024 — classified as 6 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Malposition of Device” (2 reports).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K091508, K151448, K200823); 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 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryOct 3, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN MONTHS AGO. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ONE MONTH AFTER THE INITIAL SURGERY DUE TO A PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. THE CUP, HEAD, AND LINER WERE REVISED. THE STEM REMAINS IMPLANTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 20363715 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 1, 2024Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE THE BONE SCREW WAS USED ACCORDING TO THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, HOWEVER IT PASSED THROUGH THE PRE-DRILLED HOLE IN THE SHELL. WHEN THE SCREW WAS RETRIEVED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE HEAD OF THE SCREW WAS BROKEN OFF. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19221040 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 20, 2023Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE THE CURVED IMPACTOR FAILED AND THE CUP COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IMPACTOR. ANOTHER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17974396 ↗
• InjuryJul 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY 11 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 14885064 ↗
• InjuryApr 18, 2022Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN AND POOR CUP POSITION APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 14135294 ↗
• InjuryDec 31, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED DEVICE DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 13124755 ↗
• InjuryOct 12, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION. THE SURGEON RECOMMENDED PHYSICAL THERAPY, REST, AND ICE. THE OUTCOME WAS TOLERATED, AND THE PATIENT SHOWED IMPROVEMENT AT THE ON ONE (1) YEAR FOLLOW UP WITH MODERATE PAIN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 12614957 ↗
• InjuryDec 2, 2020Malposition of Device; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Malposition of Device; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO ALTR, IN-VIVO CORROSION, NECROSIS, OSTEOLYSIS, AND SUBLUXATION. NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 10934194 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K091508, K151448, K200823. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2519-2023 · Jul 26, 2023 · Open, Classified
  M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Extended Offset, Reduced Neck Length, Size 4 (Item Number 00771100640) and Size 6 (Item Number 00771100440)
• Z-0094-2015 · Oct 1, 2014 · Terminated
  Continuum Acetabular System Trabecular Metal Shell with Multi Holes, Porous 68mm, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer
• Z-0071-2011 · Mar 19, 2010 · Terminated
  Continuum Acetabular Systems Shell Inserter Adapter with Rotational Control, 00-8790-003-00, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN. Used to mate the inserter with the shell implant.
• Z-0072-2011 · Mar 19, 2010 · Terminated
  Continuum Acetabular Systems Shell Inserter Adapter without Rotational Control, 00-8790-003-10, Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, IN. Used to mate the inserter with the shell implant.