Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2056-2017)

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:

Cobalt HV Bone Cement Cobalt MV Bone Cement Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 13, 2017

Date Posted: May 17, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2056-2017

Event ID: 77116

Reason for Recall:

Six complaints were filed regarding loss of the Zimmer Biomet applied seal of a sterile Tyvek packaging. A breach in the packaging could lead to loss of sterility of the device.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4238

Code Information:

Model numbers: 402282 and 402282J - Cobalt HV Bone Cement 402438 - Cobalt MV Bone Cement 402283J - Cobalt HV Bone Cement With Gentamicin 402438 Lot: 507830 402282J Lot: 668140 402282 Lot: 508220 402283J Lot: 189780

Distribution Pattern:

TX. Japan Mexico

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated