Zimmer Segmental Systems — Class II medical device recall Z-0783-2014
Terminated recall by Zimmer, Inc., reported 2014-01-29, distributed nationwide. After evaluation of 13 complaints(0.4% rate) for hyper-extension of the Zimmer Segmental System, Zimmer is upd
| Recall number | Z-0783-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-12-19 |
| Classified | 2014-01-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-01-29 |
| Terminated | 2015-02-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | DE |
| Quantity | 5,305 distribution |
| Model numbers | 00-5850-012-95 |
Product
Zimmer Segmental Systems; Polyethylene Inserts, Size B. Designed to address significant bone loss resulting from oncology, trauma, and/or salvage of previously failed arthroplasty.
Reason for recall
After evaluation of 13 complaints(0.4% rate) for hyper-extension of the Zimmer Segmental System, Zimmer is updating the related surgical technique and instructions for use to provide additional instructions and patient conditions that may place excessive loading on the polyethylene insert.
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.