Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1470-2018)

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:

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-037-00

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2018

Date Posted: May 2, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1470-2018

Event ID: 79681

Reason for Recall:

Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19483 total products

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63662549 63668704 63696974 63709171 63721377 63731176 63764550 63771164 63781920 63803595 63812302 63817719 63826242

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated