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NexGen® Prolong® 00-5972-066-38Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024215221), received between Jun 2, 2021 and Sep 21, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K072281, 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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Loss of Range of Motion1
  • Swelling/ Edema1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjurySep 21, 2021Adverse 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: Pain

    MAUDE report 12505319 ↗
  • InjuryJun 2, 2021Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

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

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Joint Dislocation; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Swelling/ Edema

    MAUDE report 11921578 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K072281, 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

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