--- title: "Zimmer GmbH Recalls: Agency-Reported Status and History (Oct 1, 2026) | Is It on Recall" description: "Search Zimmer GmbH recall records, lots, firms and dates. Reported status can be incomplete; use the linked agency notice for current instructions." url: https://isitonrecall.com/brand/zimmer-gmbh/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Home](https://isitonrecall.com/) / Brand archive # Zimmer GmbH recall records **2** reported ongoing 2 records in this archive. Latest source date Aug 8, 2024. FDA enforcement status can lag behind the recall lifecycle. An empty search or a reported termination is not a personal product-safety determination. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## Records and reported status Aug 8, 2024 FDA device enforcement ### [Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-3132-2024-biolox-option-taper-sleeve-type-1-taper-standard-neck-indicated-for-use-in-total-hip-replacement-wit/) Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD ... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Netherlands. [Official source for Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, Standard Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacem...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-3132-2024%22) Aug 8, 2024 FDA device enforcement ### [Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement with cemented or non-cemented femoral and acetabular components. Item Number: 65...](https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fda-device-z-3133-2024-biolox-option-taper-sleeve-type-1-taper-6mm-neck-indicated-for-use-in-total-hip-replacement-with-cem/) Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD ... Class II Reported ongoing Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Japan, Netherlands. [Official source for Biolox Option Taper Sleeve, Type 1 Taper, -6mm Neck - Indicated for use in total hip replacement ...](https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number%3A%22Z-3133-2024%22) ## Reasons in these listed records - Mislabeled: Incorrect sleeve in the packaging. The outer packaging is labeled as a standard neck sleeve, however, the product within the box is a -6mm neck sleeve, and vice versa. The neck of the sleeve can be identified by the device etching as either STD or -6 These examples come from this result page and are not a ranking of every recall reason. ## Checking Zimmer GmbH ### Is there a recall on zimmer gmbh right now? This archive contains 2 records, including 2 with agency-reported ongoing status. The status field can be incomplete or stale. Open the current official notice and match your exact product. ### How do I check my package or product? Compare the product, firm and lot, date, model or serial identifiers with the notice. [Use the label-check guide](https://isitonrecall.com/guides/read-lot-codes/) if you need help locating an identifier. ### Does a matching name mean every item is included? A name is a search match. The agency notice sets the affected products and identifiers. Do not assume that every item with the same name or brand belongs to the recall. ### What if the search finds no matching record? This search has source and keyword limits. Missing records or a missing lot code do not establish that a product is unaffected. [Check source coverage](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/) and the agency's current notices. ### Where can I find older records? Use [monthly archives](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) or the local search. The initial import covers records dated from October 2021 where available; each source's actual first and latest dates appear on the coverage page. ## Keep checking [Search Zimmer GmbH](https://isitonrecall.com/check/?q=Zimmer%20GmbH) [Browse related products](https://isitonrecall.com/products/) [Review source dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/)