Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1681-2016)

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:

ITST intertrochanteric/subtrochanteric fixation 4.5 mm diameter cortical screw, 3.5 mm hex head, 57 mm length 00225305745

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 4, 2016

Date Posted: May 25, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1681-2016

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: 50

Code Information:

LOT: 63275969

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