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Zimmer Compress Devices and Instruments: Item Number/Item Description 178350 Compress Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Correction to update the surgical technique for the...

Date: October 12, 2018
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

Zimmer Compress Devices and Instruments: Item Number/Item Description 178350 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Spindle 178353 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Spindle 178356 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Spindle 178359 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Elliptical Spindle 178537 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 15mm 178541 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 19mm 178545 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 23mm 178544 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 22mm 178738 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 28mm 178542 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 20mm 32-481123 Compress Instrument Drill For Anti-Rotation Pin 178757 Mini Taper Spindle, 400 lbs, Extra Small 178758 Mini Taper Spindle, 600 lbs, Extra Small 178759 Mini Taper Spindle, 800 lbs, Extra Small 178787 Short Mini Taper Spindle, 400 lbs, Extra Small 178788 Short Mini Taper Spindle, 600 lbs, Extra Small 178789 Short Mini Taper Spindle, 800 lbs, Extra Small

Quantity: 323 devices US; 208 distributed OUS

Why Was This Recalled?

Correction to update the surgical technique for the Compress System. To make users aware of the changes that were made only to the selection criteria section on page 42 regarding which array to use in the placement of the anti-rotation pins.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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