Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: Z-1716-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

ZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-06

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 20, 2024

Date Posted: May 8, 2024

Recall Number: Z-1716-2024

Event ID: 94276

Reason for Recall:

Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity:

Code Information:

UDI: (01)00889024088573(17)290510(10)64370380 (01)00889024088573(17)290517(10)64370382 (01)00889024088573(17)290607(10)64423329 (01)00889024088573(17)290811(10)64475643 (01)00889024088573(17)300225(10)64661551 (01)00889024088573(17)300307(10)64661552 (01)00889024088573(17)300511(10)64745739 (01)00889024088573(17)300506(10)64745742 (01)00889024088573(17)300506(10)64745744 (01)00889024088573(17)300506(10)64745745 (01)00889024088573(17)321209(10)65635924 (01)00889024088573(17)321207(10)65645147 (01)00889024088573(17)330215(10)65755766 (01)00889024088573(17)330430(10)65997131 (01)00889024088573(17)330428(10)65997134 (01)00889024088573(17)330430(10)66023658 (01)00889024088573(17)330730(10)66166098 (01)00889024088573(17)330811(10)66201200 (01)00889024088573(17)330822(10)66233083 (01)00889024088573(17)330822(10)66233084 Lot Numbers: 64370380 64370382 64423329 64475643 64661551 64661552 64745739 64745742 64745744 64745745 65635924 65645147 65755766 65997131 65997134 66023658 66166098 66201200 66233083 66233084

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, New Zealand, Seoul Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated