Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16090 |
| Brand Name: | Zimmer Segmental System Polyethylene Insert |
| Model: | Item Numbers: 00-5850-012-95 & 00-5850-013-95 |
| Affected: | All lots |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Zimmer Biomet New Zealand Company 210 Khyber Pass Road Grafton Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 09 925 5200 |
| Manufacturer: | Zimmer Inc |
| Issue: | Zimmer determined that updates to the labeling associated with the Zimmer Segmental System were required to provide additional instructions and patient conditions that may place excessive loading on the polyethylene insert. Specifically, Zimmer is updating the applicable surgical technique (97-5850-004-00) and instructions for use (87-6203-755-23). |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 3/2/2014 |
