Zimmer Hip Prosthesis Recall: Wrong Size Implant in Some Packages
Zimmer recalls certain hip implants that contain a smaller size than labeled, which could lead to improper fit and complications. Affected packages have specific part and lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Certain packages labeled as size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck length hip implant, actually contained a Size 4 Standard Reduced Neck length taper hip implant.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer is recalling hip implants that were shipped with the wrong size (Size 4 instead of Size 7.5). This mismatch could cause improper fit and potential complications during surgery. The recall affects specific packages with known part and lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/71822-zimmer-hip-prosthesis-recall-wrong-size-implant-in-some-packages.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/71822-zimmer-hip-prosthesis-recall-wrong-size-implant-in-some-packages · Updated August 27, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1192-2018
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“Zimmer Hip Prosthesis Recall: Wrong Size Implant in Some Packages.” GovInfoNow, updated August 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/71822-zimmer-hip-prosthesis-recall-wrong-size-implant-in-some-packages. Based on FDA recall #Z-1192-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1192-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled implants were labeled as Size 7.5 but contained a smaller Size 4 implant. This size mismatch could lead to improper fit during surgery, potentially causing complications like improper alignment or instability.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the recalled hip implants from specific lot numbers and part numbers are affected. Surgeons and hospitals that used these implants are at risk of complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the package for part number 00-7711-004-10 and lot numbers 63716613 or 63716614. The unique device identifier (UDI) starts with (01)00889024131606.
- Brand
Zimmer- Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 4- 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
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed in the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CT, IN, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OR, WA, and Puerto Rico. Distributed in China and India.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1191-2018 | Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-007-40; Lot Number: 63716611; UDI: (01)00889024131736(17)270731(10)63716611 | 12 |
| Z-1192-2018 | Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 4 Standard Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-004-10; Lot Number: 63716613, UDI: (01)00889024131606(17)270731(10)63716613; Lot Number: 63716614, UDI: (01)00889024131606(17)279731(10)63716614 | 24 |
What to do — step by step
Check Package Details
Look for part number 00-7711-004-10 and lot numbers 63716613 or 63716614 on the implant package.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 11 states and Puerto Rico, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Distributed in the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CT, IN, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OR, WA, and Puerto Rico. Distributed in China and India.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1192-2018 (March 1, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1192-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 27, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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