Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1948-2019)

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:

K-Wire Trochar Tip, Model Number 212000008 Product Usage: These DVR Express Disposable Instruments are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices in trauma.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 28, 2019

Date Posted: July 10, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1948-2019

Event ID: 83024

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential for weak seals of the sterile packaging.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3022 total

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 187764 193497 193567 232280 232683 232684 232685 232686 233858 234049 235477 BFI0LJ8 BFI0M5B BFI0MAV BFI0N16 BFI0NNN I0N17 I0N18 BFI0LJ8R BFI0MAVR BF10LJ8 BF10MAV BFIOLI8 I0NNN

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WV, and Puerto Rico. Products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated