Zimmer NexGen Articular Surface Recall: Incorrect Assembly Risk
Zimmer recalls specific NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface models due to potential incorrect assembly of the metal support post, which could affect joint stability.
Lower-risk recall
It was identified internally that two commingle events occurred where the metal support post within the polyethylene articular surface was assembled incorrectly for three units within the scope.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer is recalling certain NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface implants with a locking screw. The recall is because three units were found to have the metal support post assembled incorrectly, which could lead to joint instability. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/53149-zimmer-nexgen-articular-surface-recall-incorrect-assembly-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/53149-zimmer-nexgen-articular-surface-recall-incorrect-assembly-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1039-2025
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“Zimmer NexGen Articular Surface Recall: Incorrect Assembly Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/53149-zimmer-nexgen-articular-surface-recall-incorrect-assembly-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1039-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1039-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The metal support post inside the polyethylene articular surface was assembled incorrectly in three units. This could cause joint instability if the implant is used as intended.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the recalled NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface implants with the specific model and item number are affected. Those with joint replacements using this model are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw, striped yellow/E,F, height 10 mm, item number 00-5994-032-10. Lot numbers 66782843, 66782840, and 66873137 are also associated with this recall.
- Brand
Zimmer- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, KS, MO, NE, NJ, PA, TN and the countries of CHINA, INDIA, KOREA, MALAYSIA, NETHERLANDS, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-1038-2025 | NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Purple/C,D - Height 14 mm, Item Number 00-5994-022-14; UDI-DI: 00889024635647; Lot Numbers: 66602503 66520665 66881918 66949906 |
| Z-1039-2025 | NexGen LCCK Legacy Articular Surface with Locking Screw - Striped Yellow/E,F - Height 10 mm, Item Number 00-5994-032-10; UDI-DI: 00889024635746; Lot Numbers:66782843 66782840 66873137 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the item number, lot numbers, and model specifications to confirm if your implant is part of this recall.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 9 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, KS, MO, NE, NJ, PA, TN and the countries of CHINA, INDIA, KOREA, MALAYSIA, NETHERLANDS, SINGAPORE, TAIWAN.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 30 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1039-2025 (January 6, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1039-2025 to see it in context.
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