Zimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral… recallZ-1471-06 · Zimmer Inc. · initiated Aug 2, 2006
Terminated All recalls posted in August 2006
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Zimmer Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Lack of assurance of proper metal fatigue strength due to a metal grain structure anomaly.
FDA root cause category: Other
What the company is doing
Consignees were notified via letter dated 8/2/06 to cease use of and to return the products. Zimmer distributors were to examine stock and return product on hand.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1471-06
- Recall class
- Not yet classified by the FDA
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Aug 2, 2006
- Posted by the FDA
- Aug 31, 2006
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Inc.
- Quantity
- 181 of all devices
- Product code
- LPH
- FDA submissions
- K051491
- Distribution
- Worldwide, including USA, Australia, China, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Latin Ameria, Russia, Singapore and Switzerland.
Product description
Zimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit, collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -extended neck offset, size 14, 149 mm stem length, sterile, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy/tantalum, sterile; Cat. no. 00-7864-014-20 (00786401420).
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Lots 60465254 and 60469823.
Other devices under the same FDA submission
9 devices cleared under K051491 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-013-20Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED7 reports
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-013-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED4 reports
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-014-20Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED4 reports
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-011-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED3 reports
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-012-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED2 reports
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-012-20Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-014-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-015-20Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
- Trabecular Metal® 00-7864-018-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED1 report
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 35943).
- Z-1472-06 · TerminatedZimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit, collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -extended neck offset, size 15, 160 mm stem length, sterile, ti…
- Z-1473-06 · TerminatedZimmer Trabecular metal primary hip prosthesis femoral stem, press-fit, collarless, 12/14 neck taper - standard body -standard neck offset, size 16, 171 mm stem length, sterile, ti…
- Z-1476-06 · TerminatedZimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, extended, 46 mm neck offset, spout body, size D, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile…
- Z-1477-06 · TerminatedZimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, extended, 46 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 55 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile;…
- Z-1478-06 · TerminatedZimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile;…
- Z-1479-06 · TerminatedZimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size C, 45 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile;…
- Z-1480-06 · TerminatedZimmer ZMR Hip System femoral body, revision, nitrided, porous, 12/14 neck taper, standard, 40 mm neck offset, cone body, size F, 35 mm build-up, tivanium TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile;…
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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