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TRABECULAR METAL™ 00-4894-058-10Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024306844), received between Dec 31, 2024 and Apr 9, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (3 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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth3

Patient problems

  • Pain3
  • Failure of Implant2
  • Aseptic loosening1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 9, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP SURGERY. SUBSEQUENTLY THE PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING PAIN AND IS PLANNING TO BE REVISED DUE TO A LOOSE CUP. THE REVISION DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN SCHEDULED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Aseptic loosening; Pain

    MAUDE report 24835397 ↗
  • InjuryJan 15, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION OF A RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY, THE PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING PAIN AND A LOOSE CUP. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR A REVISION ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain

    MAUDE report 21161990 ↗
  • InjuryDec 31, 2024Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REPORTED UNDER THIS MFR NUMBER. THIS REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED, AND A CORRECTED REPORT WILL BE FILED UNDER MFR NUMBER 1822565 ZIMMER.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain

    MAUDE report 21048439 ↗

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