Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2560-2017)

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:

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx50cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 28, 2017

Date Posted: June 21, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2560-2017

Event ID: 76629

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet Inc. initiated a field action on 02/28/2017 for sterile-packaged implants packaged in two different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 9867

Code Information:

Item Number:00225250016, Lot Number Expiry Date Before: March 2027

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Foreign: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bridgend Wales, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, England, Eschbach, France, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated