Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1468-2018)

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 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-01

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2018

Date Posted: May 2, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1468-2018

Event ID: 79681

Reason for Recall:

Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19483 total products

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63733044 63748390 63748391 77006546 77006547 77006548

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated