Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1466-2018)

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:

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2255-008-00

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2018

Date Posted: May 2, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1466-2018

Event ID: 79681

Reason for Recall:

Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19483 total products

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63738593 63738594 63738595 63738596 63748395 63748396 63748397 63748398 63753767 63753768 63758425 63758428 63771163 77006530 77006531 77006532 77006533 77006534 77006535 77006536 77006537 77006538 77006539 77006540 77006541 77006542 77006543 77006544 77006545

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide and the following countries: Brazil, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Chile, Netherlands, Trinidad

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated