Freedom® 802403601Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Freedom (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024499065), received between May 1, 2023 and Nov 24, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation2
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Aseptic loosening1
- Pain1
- Radiolucent Lines1
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryNov 24, 2025Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Aseptic loosening; Pain; Radiolucent Lines
MAUDE report 23638443 ↗InjuryOct 20, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGERY INVOLVED PLACEMENT OF A HIP SPACER. COMPONENTS USED INCLUDED AN ALL-POLY FREEDOM CUP AND A 12/14, 36MM -6 FREEDOM HEAD. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A DISLOCATION APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR POSTOPERATIVELY. THE PATIENT RETURNED TO THE OR, SURGICAL SITE WAS REOPENED, AND SURGEON APPLIED TRACTION, BUT NOTED THAT THE HEAD CONTINUED TO DISLOCATE. THE HEAD WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW -3 COMPONENT. AFTER REIMPLANTATION AND TRACTION, THE HIP REMAINED STABLE, AND DISLOCATION DID NOT RECUR.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23340636 ↗InjuryDec 13, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18317222 ↗InjuryMay 1, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16844318 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED devices
- PINNACLE 1217-25-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED735 reports
- NA 1365-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED683 reports
- APEX 1246-03-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 deaths613 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-20-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 deaths590 reports
- PINNACLE 1217-30-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 death484 reports
- NA 1365-53-000Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED404 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 reports
- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-32-050Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED386 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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