Biomet U.K., Ltd.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-1156-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 5, 2016

Date Posted: March 1, 2017

Recall Number: Z-1156-2017

Event ID: 76179

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device field action for various lot-specific Oxford Knee instruments due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material batch used to produce the affected products. Inclusions contained within the finished product could lead to the cracking and separation of the instrument.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 72 units in total

Code Information:

Item: 32-420823 , Lots: ZB160501 ZB160601 ZB160701

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution in the states of LA, NC, AR, MT, MO, CA, NY, KS, TX, MA, KY, OK, SC, NJ and the countries of Foreign: THAILAND, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated