NexGen® 5880-04Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024199026), received between Jan 27, 2021 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (2 reports).

4 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K013385, K173057); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 27, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

  It was reported that a patient was revised approximately seven years and seven months post implantation due to tibial loosening and a fractured tibial bone. There is no additional information available.

  Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 50036898 ↗
• InjuryOct 27, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO REPORT.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 23391376 ↗
• InjuryOct 24, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD A RIGHT TOTAL ROTATING HINGE KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PERFORMED AND SUBSEQUENTLY UNDERWENT TWO REVISION SURGERIES DUE TO DISASSOCIATION OF THE HINGE POST EXTENSION AS WELL AS A QUADRICEPS TENDON REPAIR PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT PAIN WHICH INTERFERES WITH AMBULATION AND DAILY ACTIVITIES FOR TWO (2) YEARS FOLLOWING THE MOST RECENT PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DATE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUED PAIN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Pain

  MAUDE report 20523453 ↗
• InjuryOct 24, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT HAD A RIGHT TOTAL ROTATING HINGE KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PERFORMED AND SUBSEQUENTLY UNDERWENT TWO REVISION SURGERIES DUE TO DISASSOCIATION OF THE HINGE POST EXTENSION. APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) WEEKS FOLLOWING THE SECOND REVISION SURGERY, THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH SIGNIFICANT PREPATELLAR SWELLING AND UNDERWENT ADDITIONAL SURGERY TO REPAIR THE QUADRICEPS TENDON. DURING THE PROCEDURE, PREPATELLAR BURSITIS WAS REMOVED, AND TWO AREAS OF PARTIAL RUPTURE OF THE VASTUS MEDIALIS OFF THE QUADRICEPS TENDON WERE NOTED. THERE WERE NO CONCERNS WITH THE IMPLANTS WHICH WERE ALL RETAINED. THE TENDON WAS REPAIRED WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Bursitis; Muscle/Tendon Damage; Swelling/ Edema

  MAUDE report 20523349 ↗
• InjuryJun 29, 2023Migration; Migration

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

  Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Erosion; Failure of Implant; Inflammation; Necrosis; Scar Tissue

  MAUDE report 17229503 ↗
• InjuryAug 20, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS AND TEN MONTHS¿ POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 12348777 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 27, 2021Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

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

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 11236324 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K013385, K173057. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2092-2023 · May 19, 2023 · Terminated
  NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5
• Z-0321-2020 · Oct 10, 2019 · Terminated
  Various Knee Systems for knee joint arthroplasty, knee prosthesis, Item Nos. 00522000100 00522000200 00522000300 00522000400 00522006304 00522006504 00522006600 00522006800 0052200
• Z-1448-04 · Aug 3, 2004 · Terminated
  Zimmer brand NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Rotating Hinge Knee Tibial Component, precoat, nonmodular, size 3, sterile, for cemented use only; Cat. No. 5880-03-02.
• Z-1447-04 · Aug 3, 2004 · Terminated
  Zimmer brand NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Rotating Hinge Knee Tibial Component, precoat, nonmodular, size 2, sterile, for cemented use only; Cat. No. 5880-02-02.