Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1678-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 45 mm Length 00225304542 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.2 mm Diameter Cortical Screw, 3.5 mm Hex Head, 70 mm Length 00225307042

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 4, 2016

Date Posted: May 25, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1678-2016

Event ID: 73981

Reason for Recall:

A small hole may be present in the inner tray of specific lots of sterile Hip and Trauma Implant Screws.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 219

Code Information:

LOTS: 63295051 63293672

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Korea, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Taiwan, China, El Salvador, Australia, India, Hong Kong, Chile, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Sweden, Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated