Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0919-2018)

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:

Sirus Drill 13mm diameter trauma instrument used for preparation of bone in Trauma, Hip and Shoulder surgeries.; Model Number: 02.00020.040

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 3, 2017

Date Posted: March 14, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0919-2018

Event ID: 79206

Reason for Recall:

The Sirus Drill and Flexible Shaft instruments may not be adequately cleaned when utilizing the standard cleaning instructions potentially resulting in infection and subsequent complications.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 127

Code Information:

All lots

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in 31 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI and the District of Columbia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated