Zimmer Spine, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1190-2016)

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:

Instinct¿ Java¿ System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) . Stabilizes one or more vertebral segments from the thoracic spine to the sacrum during the development of bone tissue.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 12, 2016

Date Posted: March 30, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1190-2016

Event ID: 73363

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer Biomet is initiating a Medical Device Correction Notice to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions for use of the Instinct¿ Java¿ System (IFU reference: 046WAN0000T) and Universal Clamp¿ System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2506

Code Information:

All lots

Distribution Pattern:

US (nationwide)-including the states of AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ,MD, MA, MI, MN,MO, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK,. PA, TN,TX, WA, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated