Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0625-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Zimmer, Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System, Item Number: 07.01738.001, a posterior system intended to achieve an implant and construct of the Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic spine (Occiput-T3). UDI Number 889024328952

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 17, 2015

Date Posted: January 20, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0625-2016

Event ID: 72832

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet is initiating a recall of the Virage Occipital Eyelet, as it was found through product testing that the staking of the set screw was out of specification and can interfere with the insertion of the occipital rod when the set screw is staked too low.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 372

Code Information:

Lots: 62968065, 62947660, 62536230, 62745662, 62773482, 62758613, 62874869

Distribution Pattern:

US: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI. OUS: AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, SWEDEN.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated