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Zimmer, Inc.

United States·US-MF-000001146

Last updated September 17, 2026

What Zimmer, Inc. makes

Zimmer, Inc. manufactures orthopaedic implants and surgical tools, including reusable positioning instruments for prosthesis implantation, tibial inserts, polyethylene acetabular liners, and trial components for knee and hip prostheses. Their portfolio also includes intramedullary nails for femur fixation, femoral stem trials, and sterilization/disinfection containers for surgical instruments. Prefabricated acetabulum prosthesis trials are part of their reusable trial device offerings.

The company’s devices are classified under FDA categories Class I, Class II, and Class III, with listings maintained in the FDA’s Unique Device Identifier (UDI) database. Their products are developed and distributed from the United States.

Written from this company's registered devices by an AI model, and not verified by a human reviewer.

Frequently asked questions

What types of medical devices does Zimmer, Inc. primarily manufacture?

Zimmer, Inc. specializes in orthopaedic devices, focusing on implants and surgical tools. Their portfolio includes reusable instruments like prosthesis implantation positioning tools, tibial inserts, and polyethylene acetabular liners. They also produce trial components for knee and hip prostheses, such as knee tibia and acetabulum prosthesis trials, as well as intramedullary nails for femur fixation. Additionally, they offer sterilization/disinfection containers for surgical instruments, ensuring reusable devices remain safe for repeated use.

Where is Zimmer, Inc. based, and where are its devices developed and distributed?

Zimmer, Inc. is based in the United States. The company develops and distributes its orthopaedic devices from this location, serving global markets with products designed for orthopaedic surgeries, including hip and knee replacements, as well as fracture fixation.

Which regulatory registries list Zimmer, Inc.’s devices?

Zimmer, Inc.’s devices are listed in the FDA’s Unique Device Identifier (UDI) database. This registry ensures transparency and traceability of medical devices, allowing healthcare providers and regulators to identify and track specific products by their unique identifiers.

How are Zimmer, Inc.’s orthopaedic devices classified under FDA regulations?

Zimmer, Inc.’s devices fall into three FDA classification categories: Class I (generally low-risk devices), Class II (devices requiring special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness), and Class III (high-risk devices requiring pre-market approval). The classification depends on factors like the device’s intended use, potential risks, and the body part it interacts with, such as implants for joint replacement or intramedullary nails for bone fixation.

What reasoning determines why Zimmer’s devices are classified under different FDA categories?

The FDA categorizes medical devices based on the level of risk they pose and the regulatory controls needed to ensure safety and performance. For example, reusable positioning instruments for prosthesis implantation are typically Class II due to their role in precise surgical procedures, requiring validation of their design and manufacturing processes. In contrast, intramedullary nails for femur fixation may be Class III because they are implanted within the body and carry higher risks, necessitating rigorous pre-market approval to confirm their safety and efficacy.

AI-generated from registry data and not verified by a human reviewer.

Information

Country
United States
Address
1800, W Center Street, Warsaw, United States
LinkedIn
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Facebook
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Phone
+1 800 343 9500
PRRC Contact
Austin Allen
EUDAMED SRN
US-MF-000001146
FDA FEI Number
1000220733
DUNS Number
056038268

Catalogue (27800)

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DeviceModel / ReferenceRegistriesClassStatus
Persona™ 42-5099-050-03
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
VerSys® 7894-16-10
FDA UDI
Class IActive
VerSys® 7893-18-08
FDA UDI
Class IActive
Trilogy® 6141-42-26
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
M/Dn® 2253-87-42
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Versa-Fx® 1193-05-55
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Versa-Fx® 1198-95-11
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Natural-Knee® 6705-01-909
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Modified Ncb Drill Guide SSI005482
FDA UDI
Class IActive
Vanguard® Vivacit-E® VE183786
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Zimmer® DTO® 01.03791.040
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® The Personalized Knee® 42-5360-071-01
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® PPS® 42-5086-054-01
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Natural-Knee® Durasul® 6276-02-716
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Natural-Knee® 6242-02-009
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
24.0x380mm Bullet-Tip Reamer SSI006054
FDA UDI
Class IActive
Alliance™ SAGL2144
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Zca® 8005-652-22
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® Vivacit-E® 42-5228-011-20
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Dynesys® 01.03958.045
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-301-10
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Alloclassic® Zweymüller® SL 2842
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Avenir® 01.06010.911
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
NexGen® 5880-40-14
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Alloclassic® 01.00129.812
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Natural Nail® 47-2492-340-12
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Trilogy® Acetabular System 6310-80-22
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
G7® Longevity® 20113207
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Nexel® 00-8401-026-09
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Natural-Knee® 6110-03-009
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
PERSONA® Vivacit-E® 42-5121-005-13
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
NexGen® 5997-74
FDA UDI
Class IActive
NexGen® Gender Solutions® 00-5755-013-02
FDA UDI
Class IActive
NexGen® Legacy® 5961-22-14
FDA UDI
Class IActive
MotionLoc™ NCB® 02.02162.026
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
MotionLoc® 00-2359-034-49
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Trial head, 01.01559.236
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
NexGen® Prolong® 5952-41-10
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® 42-5214-004-13
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
1/4 In Basket Rmr Driver SSI003319
FDA UDI
Class IActive
Sz 6 NG Stm Tib Prov - Metal SSI006320
FDA UDI
Class IUnknown
TM Punch SSI005897
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
XtraFix® 00-5205-050-55
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Z1™ Hip System 611777612
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® 42-5706-068-01
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-400-10
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
Persona® 42-5830-014-00
FDA UDI
Class IIActive
NexGen® Legacy® 5964-13-51
FDA UDI
Class IIIActive
Affixus® 211300130
FDA UDI
Class IActive
Affixus® 815510380
FDA UDI
Class IIActive

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