Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

fastener Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to It was identified that the product was not...

Date: October 25, 2017
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Quantity: 429 units

Why Was This Recalled?

It was identified that the product was not assembled correctly causing the implant shaft to shift and fall out during the opening of the device, which potentially could break the device.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 11 states: AL, CT, FL, IN, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, VA, WI

Affected (11 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report