Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2101-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ZIMMER PERIARTICULAR LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM DISTAL MEDIAL HUMERAL LOCKING PLATE, SHORT RIGHT 11 HOLES 178 MM LENGTH STERILE RX ONLY Product Usage: Usage: The Periarticular Locking Plate System is indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including: Comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 30, 2013

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2101-2013

Event ID: 65850

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific voluntary recall of the Distal Medial Humeral Locking Plate, Short due to the incorrect information printed on the Chinese label. The original label indicates that implants are RIGHT sided, but the Chinese label indicates that the implants are LEFT sided.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 11 units

Code Information:

Item No. 47-2358-107-11; Lots 61803307, 61969598, and 62084127 Item No. 47-2358-107-15; Lot 61825319

Distribution Pattern:

Internationally Distributed in China only.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated