Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1474-2018)

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:

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length; Item Number: 00-2255-026-00

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 26, 2018

Date Posted: May 2, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1474-2018

Event ID: 79681

Reason for Recall:

Potential failure of sterile packaging seal.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19,483 total products

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 63733046 63758426 77006554

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated