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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

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

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 ↗

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