Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-2032-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Zimmer EDI PERIARTICULAR PLATING SYSTEM CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW, FULLY THREADED, HEX HEAD 4MM DIAMETER, 14 MM LENGTH, and EDI 4.0 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, FULLY THREADED, 20 MM LENGTH. Temporary internal fixation devices, designed to stabilize fractures during the normal healing process.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 12, 2014

Date Posted: July 16, 2014

Recall Number: Z-2032-2014

Event ID: 68547

Reason for Recall:

Two lots of screws were commingled. Screws with etching and machining for lot number 62629432 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62628759; and screws with etching and machining for lot number 62628759 were packaged in bags labeled for lot number 62629432. The affected product was distributed between 3/6/14 and 4/21/14.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 496

Code Information:

Lot No. 62629432 Lot No. 62628759

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of India, Japan, China, Australia and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated