FreedomRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer, Inc. · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 23
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
We found 8 models of Freedom by Zimmer, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 23 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 5, 2022 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 23 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (18 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Freedom problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated18
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
Patient problems
- Joint Dislocation18
- Unspecified Infection3
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Aseptic loosening1
- Failure of Implant1
- Fall1
- Hematoma1
- Insufficient Information1
Freedom models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Freedom® 802403603Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented5 reports
- Freedom® 802403604Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented5 reports
- Freedom® 802403601PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED4 reports
- Freedom® 802403602Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented3 reports
- Freedom® 802403203Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- Freedom® 802403204Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- Freedom® 802403201PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- Freedom® 802403606Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
Recent Freedom adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 25, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated
It was reported that approximately 2 months post-implantation, the patient underwent a hip revision due to dislocation of head from a constrained liner. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 50899399 ↗InjuryJul 8, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
No additional information available for the reported event.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 25752142 ↗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 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION AND ACETABULAR IMPLANT BREAKAGE. PATIENT ANATOMY LED TO DEFORMATION OF IMPLANT AND DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23309588 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 23309536 ↗InjuryAug 14, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22809628 ↗InjuryMay 19, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ONE (1) DAY POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. REVISION SURGERY TO CHANGE VERSION OF CUP COMPONENT AND INCREASE OFFSET IN FEMORAL HEAD COMPONENT USED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22044928 ↗InjuryApr 24, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP PROCEDURE AND WAS IMPLANTED WITH ZIMMER BIOMET PRODUCTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED THREE (3) YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE HEAD WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21899186 ↗InjuryAug 21, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 20015152 ↗InjuryFeb 6, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18652319 ↗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 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18171471 ↗InjuryOct 10, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 17905181 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 17 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO A HEMATOMA. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Hematoma
MAUDE report 17389534 ↗
Other Zimmer, Inc. products
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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