The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

875 recalls in our database name Zimmer Biomet, Inc. as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
875
Critical
0
Severe
129
Most recent
2020-12-30

Of the 875 recalls from Zimmer Biomet, Inc. we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 129 (15%) are Severe.

About this listing

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Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

751–775 of 875

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3163-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,558 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3168-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,250 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.7 mm Diameter (.106 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802700, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3174-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Straight Shank Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 173 nonsterile straight shank drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Straight Shank Drill Bit 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3185-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 198 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002600, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3172-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 356 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because a raw material anomaly may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 3.5 mm Diameter (.138 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3201-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Surgical Drills Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific orthopedic surgical drills and screw taps because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.

    Product
    Zimmer Natural Nail System Freehand Drill 4.3 mm Diameter 152.5 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00249007543, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3179-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Surgical Instruments Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 173 orthopedic surgical instruments because a material anomaly may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3156-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drills

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 10 units of ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drills due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drill, 6.4 mm (1/4 Inch) Diameter 20.3 cm(8 Inch) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100406, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3195-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.5 mm Diameter 110 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480611025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3184-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 412 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3153-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 25 nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Quick-Connect 1.1 mm Diameter 60 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480606011, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3173-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 389 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 3.5 mm Diameter (.138 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3154-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bits

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 300 nonsterile NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bits due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bit With Quick-Coupling 3.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 0200024325, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3144-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Sterile Shoulder System Drills Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 2,825 sterile shoulder system drills manufactured with raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture.

    Product
    Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Drill 2.5 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 47430904601, Sterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3182-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 418 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.0 mm Diameter 10 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3190-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 30 units of orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 2.0 mm Diameter 85 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480508520, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3146-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Surgical Drills Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 2 units of Long Drill 1/4 inch orthopedic surgical instruments due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture.

    Product
    Long Drill 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) Diameter 8 inch (20.3 cm) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100400, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3200-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 453 nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may cause instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Quick-Connect Calibrated 3-Fluted 2.5 mm Diameter 230 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480723025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3148-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 751 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.1 mm Diameter (.043 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3159-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Pilot Tips Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 27 nonsterile orthopedic drill pilot tips because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    M/DN, Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill Pilot Tip 3.7 mm Diameter Item Number/EDI 00225503337, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3197-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Material Anomaly

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 236 nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.2 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614532, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3155-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 224 sterile M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.

    Product
    M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill 3.2 mm Diameter Pilot Tip, Item Number/EDI 47225503332, Sterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3152-2017·2017-10-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Orthopedic Drill Bits Due to Fracture Risk

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 155 orthopedic drill bits and screw taps because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.

    Product
    Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 1.5 mm Diameter 70 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480507015, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3117-2017·2017-09-20

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ROSA Surgical Device Foot Switches

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 64 ROSA surgical device foot switches that may freeze or shut down during use.

    Product
    Herga foot switch, model 6289-WS, a component of the ROSA Robotized Stereotactic Assistant Surgical Device, Model 2.5.8. The firm name on the foot switch label is Herga Electric Limited, Bury, St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6NN. ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electrom
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2868-2017·2017-08-09

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls ROSA Brain Surgical Navigation Systems

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 20 ROSA Brain surgical navigation systems because the head holder connector may lock up mechanically when tightened.

    Product
    ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states

About this company

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings

medical device company

Country
United States
Founded
1927

Official website

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