Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1081-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Biomet Small Diameter Cement Plug Inserter-Sterile, single-use accessory instrumentation to be used during surgical procedures utilizing the Small Diameter Cement Plug implant devices Item Number: 414989

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 28, 2019

Date Posted: April 10, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1081-2019

Event ID: 82324

Reason for Recall:

Lack of an adequate sterilization validation

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 89 units

Code Information:

All lots

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated