Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2198-2017)

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:

Reusable instruments in the Knee, Hip, Trauma, and Extremities segments.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 8, 2017

Date Posted: June 7, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2198-2017

Event ID: 77223

Reason for Recall:

Durability characteristics of reusable instruments were not established

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: Greater than 10,000,000 last 10 years

Code Information:

All lots in distribution prior to 5/8/17

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Worldwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated