MultiPolarRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer, Inc. · 24 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 44
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 27
- Recalls
- 0
We found 24 models of MultiPolar by Zimmer, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 44 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 19, 2020 and Mar 20, 2026 — classified as 27 injuries, 17 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (14 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 MultiPolar problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated14
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem12
- Difficult to Insert6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component4
- Fracture3
- Positioning Problem2
- Unstable2
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions15
- Joint Dislocation14
- Pain4
- Failure of Implant3
- Hematoma3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Fall2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
MultiPolar models
24 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- MultiPolar® 5001-47Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented4 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-50Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented4 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-50-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented4 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-52Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented3 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-43Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-44Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-45Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-46Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-49Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-42-22Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-44-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-50-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-53-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented2 reports
- MultiPolar® 5001-40-26Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-42-22Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-42-26Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-44-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-48Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-51Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-53Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-55Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5003-50-28TEMPLATE1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-44-26Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
- MultiPolar® 5001-47-28Prosthesis, hip, hemi-, femoral, metal/polymer, cemented or uncemented1 report
Recent MultiPolar adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection
MAUDE report 24647677 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23693960 ↗InjuryMay 7, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE 2 AND A HALF MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO RECURRENT DISLOCATION. THE PATIENT'S INITIAL DISLOCATION OCCURRED AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY WHEN NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21976115 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 20388177 ↗InjuryJul 1, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION FOLLOWING A FALL DUE TO DISLOCATION. THE SHELL DISLOCATED FROM THE ACETABULUM. THE SHELL, LINER, AND HEAD WERE REVISED TO INCREASE STABILITY WITH A CONSTRAINED CUP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 19643569 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2024Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem
THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19629412 ↗InjuryJun 4, 2024Adverse 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: Osteolysis
MAUDE report 19457663 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED ON NEARLY ONE (1) MONTH POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO WOULD LEAKING PUS. THE PATIENT HAD A FALL UNRELATED TO THE HIP ARTHROPLASTY. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PATIENT SUFFERED FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND WAS IN OVERALL POOR HEALTH AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OF THE PRODUCT WAS UTILIZED.
Patient problems: Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 19418462 ↗InjuryApr 23, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT UNDER WHEN A HIP REVISION APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISLOCATION AND LOOSENING FROM A FALL. THE PATIENT HAS A HISTORY OF DEMENTIA, CONFUSION AND FALL RISK. ALL THE COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 19162366 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2024Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER RING HAS MANY SCRATCHES ON IT WHICH CAUSES IT TO BE REFUSED AT STERILIZATION. NO PARTS FELL IN THE PATIENT AND THERE WERE NO DELAYS. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18985166 ↗InjuryJan 9, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
UPON RECEIVING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE NOT REPORTABLE AS THIS PRODUCT DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENT. THE INITIAL REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 18477569 ↗InjuryNov 22, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18194243 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2023Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHIPMENT WAS RECEIVED WITH A HAIR IN THE BOX. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17739743 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17685862 ↗InjurySep 5, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Hematoma; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17685684 ↗
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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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