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N/A 01.06808.300Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer GmbH · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024288669), received between Dec 7, 2018 and Jun 9, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (2 reports).

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Deformation2
  • Material Integrity Problem2
  • Naturally Worn2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Damaged Thread1
  • Device Damaged by Another Device1
  • Fracture1
  • Mechanical Jam1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
  • Insufficient Information3
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KIT INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE THREAD OF THE ROD IS BROKEN OFF IN THE SHAFT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22167460 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Damaged Thread; Damaged Thread

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AVENIR SLAP HAMMER BROKE DURING USE, NO PARTS FELL INTO PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21698680 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2021Material Deformation; Material Integrity Problem; Material Deformation; Material Integrity Problem

    NO EVENT UPDATE. INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12370327 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2021Material Deformation; Material Integrity Problem; Material Deformation; Material Integrity Problem

    NO EVENT UPDATE. INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12370325 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2020Device Damaged by Another Device; Device Damaged by Another Device

    NO CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10850522 ↗
  • InjurySep 25, 2020Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE AVENIR STEM WITH THE EXTRACTORS AS THE THREADS WOULDN'T SCREW IN. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF 1 HR. APPROXIMATELY, EACH OF THE INSTRUMENTS WERE USED AROUND 10 TIMES. BOTH OF THESE INSTRUMENTS WERE NOT VERY OLD AND WERE REPLACED IN THE LAST YEAR.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10585860 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 7, 2018Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON TRIED TO EXTRACT A STEM AND DOING SO DAMAGED THE THREAD OF TWO INSTRUMENTS AT THE DISTAL PART. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. NO DELAY OF SURGERY AND NO HARM TO PATIENT. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8141071 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 7, 2018Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON TRIED TO EXTRACT A STEM AND DOING SO DAMAGED THE THREAD OF TWO INSTRUMENTS AT THE DISTAL PART. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. NO DELAY OF SURGERY AND NO HARM TO PATIENT. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8141068 ↗

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