NEXGEN® TRABECULAR METAL® 00-5878-065-35Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of NEXGEN TRABECULAR METAL (10)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024309814), received between Oct 25, 2019 and Mar 20, 2026 — classified as 15 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (6 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth2
- Unstable2
- Naturally Worn1
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information4
- Loss of Range of Motion4
- Pain4
- Failure of Implant3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Extraskeletal ossification2
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Swelling2
Recent adverse event reports
The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 20, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE REVISION APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION AFTER EXPERIENCING A FALL THAT RESULTED IN THE POST OF THE NEXGEN PATELLA FRACTURING. DURING THE REVISION, THE PATELLA WAS EXPLANTED; HOWEVER, THE FRACTURED PEG PORTION WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED AND REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. NO OTHER PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 24650116 ↗InjuryMar 13, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO THE PATELLA FRACTURING AFTER THE PATIENT WAS WEIGHT BEARING. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24597835 ↗InjuryDec 22, 2025Fracture; Fracture
UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS ITEM WAS REPORTED UNDER THE WRONG MFR. THE REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER MFR 3005751028.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23863436 ↗InjuryOct 15, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT KNEE ARTHROPLASTY REVISION DUE TO PATELLA IMPLANT FRACTURE APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) YEARS POST-OPERATIVELY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23303703 ↗InjurySep 26, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 20310322 ↗InjuryJan 8, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A REVISION FOR PATIENT PAIN. THE FEMUR, TIBIA, PATELLA AND POLY WERE REMOVED AND NEW REVISION PRODUCTS IMPLANTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 18467647 ↗InjurySep 7, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17699148 ↗InjurySep 7, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17699126 ↗InjurySep 1, 2022Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL KNEE SURGERY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE TIBIAL, FEMORAL, AND PATELLAR COMPONENTS WERE REVISED APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER DUE TO POSSIBLE ASEPTIC LOOSENING. THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS UTILIZED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 15334039 ↗InjuryJul 7, 2022Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A KNEE PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ONE YEAR POST PROCEDURE DUE TO HOT CT SCAN. TM PATELLA HOT (LOOSE) ON CT SCAN - REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH CEMENTED PATELLA.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14944592 ↗InjurySep 23, 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: Adhesion(s); Loss of Range of Motion; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 12522496 ↗InjuryMay 13, 2021Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11819217 ↗InjuryFeb 11, 2020Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING STIFFNESS AND CONSEQUENTLY UNDERWENT A MANIPULATION UNDER ANESTHESIA WITH INJECTION OF THE RIGHT KNEE. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS POST MANIPULATION, THE PATIENT'S SWELLING HAD REPORTEDLY RESOLVED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion; Pain
MAUDE report 9693534 ↗InjuryOct 25, 2019Unstable; Unstable
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Extraskeletal ossification; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Swelling
MAUDE report 9239584 ↗InjuryOct 25, 2019Unstable; Naturally Worn; Unstable; Naturally Worn
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Extraskeletal ossification; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Swelling
MAUDE report 9239576 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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