Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1467-2018)

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:

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-00

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2018

Date Posted: May 2, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1467-2018

Event ID: 79681

Reason for Recall:

Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19483 total products

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63631729 63638177 63645647 63645648 63662542 63681727 63690177 63690178 63733040 63733041 63733042 63748389 63753764 63758424 63771141 63780123 63787478 63826236 77006549 77006550 77006551 77006553 77006558 63836288

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated