Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1009-2018)

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:

fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 25, 2017

Date Posted: March 21, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1009-2018

Event ID: 79273

Reason for Recall:

It was identified that the product was not assembled correctly causing the implant shaft to shift and fall out during the opening of the device, which potentially could break the device.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 429 units

Code Information:

Item # 110019010 Lot #'s 017350 141990 142000 142020 167190 240720 240740 240770 257970 398710 398730 398740 398750 421780 421790 421800 465910 504120 813190 940370

Distribution Pattern:

TX, NC, FL, PA, IN, WI, VA, NY, NJ, AL, CT

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated