Zimmer Bi: JUGGERKNOT 2.9mm Hip Implant Recall for Soft Tissue Fixation Risk
Zimmer Biomet recalls JUGGERKNOT 2.9mm hip implants due to soft tissue fixation risk. Affected units have part number 912050 and lot 221890. Contact for return instructions.
Recall notice
For soft tissue fixation
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling JUGGERKNOT 2.9mm hip implants because they may not fix soft tissue properly. This could lead to implant failure or complications after surgery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73490-zimmer-bi-juggerknot-2-9mm-hip-implant-recall-for-soft.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73490-zimmer-bi-juggerknot-2-9mm-hip-implant-recall-for-soft · Updated September 21, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0993-2018
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“Zimmer Bi: JUGGERKNOT 2.9mm Hip Implant Recall for Soft Tissue Fixation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73490-zimmer-bi-juggerknot-2-9mm-hip-implant-recall-for-soft. Based on FDA recall #Z-0993-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0993-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The implant may not securely attach to soft tissue during hip surgery. This could cause the implant to move or fail, leading to surgical complications or the need for additional procedures.
Who’s affected
Patients who received this hip implant during surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using the product are at risk of complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for part number 912050 and lot number 221890 on the implant packaging. The product is used for hip arthroplasty procedures.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- 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
US in the state of Texas
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0992-2018 | DELTA CER FEM HD 32/0MM T1 Product Usage: For use in hip arthroplasty; part number: 650-1162 lot number: 2016030466 | 30 |
| Z-0993-2018 | JUGGERKNOT 2.9MM 2 #2 MB Product Usage: For use in hip arthroplasty; Part number: 912050 Lot number: 221890 | 50 |
What to do — step by step
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for specific return or replacement instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Texas.
FDA distribution: “US in the state of Texas” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 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-0993-2018 (June 30, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0993-2018 to see it in context.
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