NexGen® 5990-32-21Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889024223899), received between Feb 19, 2026 and Feb 19, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Markings/Labelling Problem” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K013385, K152494, 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN IMPLANT WAS RECEIVED AT RECEPTION WITH AN INCORRECT PHOTO ON THE PRODUCT LABEL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24390685 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K013385, K152494, 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-0630-2019 · Oct 31, 2018 · Terminated
  NexGen Complete Knee Solution Femoral Augment Block Distal only, 15mm, Size E with Screw Item Number: 00599003523 NexGen Distal Femoral Augment Block is used when femoral compo
• 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.