Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0516-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DRILL BIT MINI QUICK CONNECT 1.0MM, REF 2312-20-200 & 2312-20-202, NON STERILE

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 12, 2017

Date Posted: February 14, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0516-2018

Event ID: 77594

Reason for Recall:

A raw material anomaly was discovered in four lots of raw material and has the potential to be on or below the surface of the device components which can increase the risk of instrument fracture

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1,524 units

Code Information:

231220200 Item Number with the following Lot numbers 45785,46151, 47467, 48461, 48809, 100016 & 102325 231220202 Item Number with the following Lot Numbers: 45790, 48477, 48811, 100017, 101028 & 102338

Distribution Pattern:

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA & WV. Internationally to: Australia, Chile, Cost Rica, Ecuador, Netherlands, Panama & Switzerland

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated