Zimmer Biomet™ 89-8509-451-20Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024354944), received between Dec 19, 2023 and Dec 27, 2024 — classified as 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (9 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 27, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RECIPROCATING SAW HAS STOPPED DURING SURGERY. IT WAS NECESSARY TO KNOCK ON THE HANDPIECE'S BATTERY TO GET IT WORKED AGAIN. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21025092 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 4, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE SAW STOPPED AND DID NOT WORK AGAIN IN ANYWAY.NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20840919 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 5, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE STOPS DURING USE, AND SOMETIMES STARTS BUT WORKS SLOW. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20608694 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 18, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20479347 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20469828 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20396451 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 12, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY THE RECIPROCATING SAW ATTACHMENT STOPPED SUDDENLY. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20198989 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 6, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RECIPROCATING SAW ATTACHMENT STOPPED SUDDENLY DURING THE SURGERY. THIS EVENT IS RELATED TO A MALFUNCTION THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A STERILITY ISSUE/SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, NO PATIENT HARM OR FURTHER OUTCOME WAS REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20154756 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 12, 2024Loss of Power; Temperature Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Loss of Power; Temperature Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19729777 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 3, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19664501 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY RECIPROCATING SAW ATTACHMENT STOPPED AND DID NOT WORK AGAIN. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. THIS EVENT IS RELATED TO A MALFUNCTION THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, NO PATIENT HARM OR FURTHER OUTCOME WAS REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS EVENT; TO DATE NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18825974 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 23, 2024Mechanical Jam; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Mechanical Jam; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  UPON REASSESSMENT OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED A MEDWATCH REPORT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN FILED BECAUSE THE SAW ATTACHMENT COULD NOT POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY. GIVEN THIS INFORMATION, THIS MEDWATCH WILL BE VOIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18561607 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 19, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18353882 ↗