NexGen® 5880-40-20Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024199330), received between Jan 31, 2020 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Damaged Thread” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 28, 2026Fracture; Damaged Thread

  It was reported that a patient was revised approximately three years and nine months post implantation due to pain caused by implant fracture. The patient experienced pain and x-rays showed metallic pieces inside. At explant, the femoral condyle hinge was found fractured in half. The rotational bolt had engaged the proximal threaded portion that articulates in the hinge. There is no additional information available.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 50915012 ↗
• InjuryJan 31, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

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

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 9653437 ↗

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
• 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.