Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2115-2017)

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:

NexGen Offset Stem Extension, sizes 14mm and 17mm For use in total arthroplasty.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 28, 2017

Date Posted: May 24, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2115-2017

Event ID: 77140

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot-specific medical device field action for two lots of the NexGen Offset Stem Extension implants. Product complaints indicated that the size etched on the part and labeled on the product packaging were incorrect.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 24

Code Information:

Item Number: 00-5988-020-14, Lot Number: 63463357, Description: NexGen Offset Stem Ext Size 14, UDI: (01)00889024221475(17)260930(10)63463357; Item Number: 00-5988-020-17, Lot Number: 63463367, Description: (01)00889024221505(17)260930(10)63463367, Manufactured Date: 9/19/2016, Expiration Date: 9/30/2026

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of: WI, CA, PA, NJ, IN, VA, WA, MN and HI ., and to the countries of : Brazil, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, Iran and Nigeria. VA/DOD: None

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated