CLASS II Device recall · Reported 22 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tm Mono Tib Str Grn Sz 5 - 00588606510 Tm Mono Tib Str Grn recalled
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology is recalling Tm Mono Tib Str Grn Sz 5 - 00588606510 Tm Mono Tib Str Grn Sz 5 - 00588606512 Tm Mono Tib, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1953-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73536
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Parsippany, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 10 Jun 2016
- Reported
- 22 Jun 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jun 2016 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 22 Jun 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouches are part of a dual barrier system to provide sterile integrity.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588606514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM - 00588606517 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 10MM - 00588606610 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 12MM - 00588606612 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 14MM - 00588606614 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 17MM - 00588606617 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 10MM - 00588606710 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 12MM - 00588606712 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 14MM - 00588606714 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 17MM - 00588606717 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 10MM - 00588607510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588607512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588607514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM - 00588607517
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Foreign.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of specific lots of foil pouched, sterile Trabecular Metal implants that were manufactured between April 2011 and October 2012. The foil pouches are part of a dual barrier system to provide sterile integrity.
Which lots are affected?
00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 10MM 61769554 61780786 61803934 00588606512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM 61769555 61785358 00588606514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM 61746710 61769556 61785359 61803935 00588606517 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM 61739874 61780787 61785360 61792655 61803936 61809005 00588606610 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 10MM 61770839 61780793 61785374 61809020 61820718 61839382 00588606612 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 12MM 61739882 61733397 61759778 61770840 61785375 61809018 61844376 00588606614 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 14MM 61739885 61759779 61780795 61785376 61809015 00588606617 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 6 17MM 61739883 61785377 61820719 00588606710 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 10MM 61769582 61792678 61797213 61851763 00588606712 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 12MM 61785386 61792681 61797214 61857235 00588606714 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 14MM 61780797 61785387 61809058 00588606717 TM MONO TIB STR BLUE SZ 7 17MM 61785388 61814249 00588607510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 10MM 61785366 61803928 61820713 61844346 00588607512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM 61770823 61792661 61803929 61851753 00588607514 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM 61739865 61785369 61803931 00588607517 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 17MM 61785370
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Foreign.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 73536This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Tm Lps Tib Sz 3 C/d - 00588605310 Tm Lps Tib Sz 3 C/d recalled.
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