Zimmer, Inc.: Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX75MM SHARP FLTD ST 24MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 24MMDX130MM CEMENTED STEM EXT 13MM X 145MM IMPACTOR SLEEVE* NGK STEM EXT 12X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 13X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 14X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 15X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 16X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 17X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 18X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 20X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 22X245MM (200MM) SMOOTH REV STM 9.5MM X 19 SMOOTH REV STM 11.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 13.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 15.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 17.5MM X 1 REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 200M 18.5X200MM REV STEM REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 250M 12.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 14.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 16.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 18.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 20.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 12.5X175MM FLUTED REV STM FLUTE REV STEM - 14.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 16.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 18.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 20.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 22.5MM X FLUTED REV STM 10.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 11.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 12.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 13.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 14.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 16.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 18.5MM X 1

Recall number

Z-2552-2014

Recalling firm

Zimmer, Inc.

Product

Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX75MM SHARP FLTD ST 24MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX130MM SHARP FLUTED ST 24MMDX130MM CEMENTED STEM EXT 13MM X 145MM IMPACTOR SLEEVE* NGK STEM EXT 12X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 13X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 14X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 15X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 16X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 17X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 18X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 20X245MM (200MM) NGK STEM EXT 22X245MM (200MM) SMOOTH REV STM 9.5MM X 19 SMOOTH REV STM 11.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 13.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 15.5MM X 1 SMOOTH REV STM 17.5MM X 1 REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 200M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 200M 18.5X200MM REV STEM REV FEM STM 10.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 12.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 14.5MM X 250M REV FEM STM 16.5MM X 250M 12.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 14.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 16.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 18.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 20.5X155MM FLUTED OFFST R 12.5X175MM FLUTED REV STM FLUTE REV STEM - 14.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 16.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 18.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 20.5MM X FLUTE REV STEM - 22.5MM X FLUTED REV STM 10.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 11.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 12.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 13.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 14.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 16.5MM X 1 FLUTED REV STM 18.5MM X 1

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2014-07-22

Posted

2014-08-26

Terminated

2015-09-15

Reason

Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.

Root cause

Package design/selection

Action

Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated July 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Please call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-348-2759 for questions or concerns involving this notice.

Quantity

972,125 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Lot, serial or model codes

Item Numbers:00598801020, 00598801022, 00598801024, 00598801520, 00598801522, 00598801524, 00598801620, 00598801622, 00598801624, 00598801913, 31810604200, 32598801212, 32598801213, 32598801214, 32598801215, 32598801216, 32598801217, 32598801218, 32598801220, 32598801222, 621519095, 621519115, 621519135, 621519155, 621519175, 621520105, 621520125, 621520145, 621520165, 621520185, 621525105, 621525125, 621525145, 621525165, 681515125, 681515145, 681515165, 681515185, 681515205, 681517125, 681517145, 681517165, 681517185, 681517205, 681517225, 681519105, 681519115, 681519125, 681519135, 681519145, 681519165, 681519185   EXPIRATION DATE PRIOR TO 2024-07

510(k) numbers

["K933785"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

JWH

Firm FEI

1000220733

Firm city

Warsaw

Firm state

IN

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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