Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2820-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 27, 2015

Date Posted: October 7, 2015

Recall Number: Z-2820-2015

Event ID: 72132

Reason for Recall:

Product labeling of these sterile guide wires (external carton label and patient record label) states a 10-year expiration date. Package testing supports a 5-year expiration date for these same guide wires.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 112,568 units

Code Information:

00-2228-024-00 2.4MM Diameter Bullet Tip Guide Wire; 00-2255-025-00 Humeral Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm 70cm Length; 00-2255-026-00 Humeral Bullet Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2237-033-00 Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2237-037-00 3.0MM Diameter Smooth Guide Wire 100cm Length; 47-2237-038-00 Bullet Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2255-008-00 Ball Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2255-008-01 Ball Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length All non-expired, distributed lots with a 10 year expiration date on the label.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands., and to the countries of Canada, Brazil, Algeria, Mexico, Austria, Taiwan, Belgium, Hong Kong, Croatia, Singapore, Denmark, Bahamas, Egypt, Panama, Finland, Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Japan,Italy, Haiti, Jordan, Malaysia, Kenya, India, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated