The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0330-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Connection Screws for NCB Plates

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 5,459,583 Connection Screws for NCB Plates because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a packaging/adhesion issue without reported harm, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 5,459,583 Connection Screws for NCB Plates (Item No. 0202266002). The devices were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag, which was the previous packaging configuration. This issue could potentially affect the handling or integrity of the device during use.

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these devices should contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions on how to proceed. Consumers are advised to consult their healthcare provider if they have had these devices implanted.

The recalled product

Product
Connection Screw for NCB Plate, Item No. 0202266002
Affected units
5,459,583

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 12775518 12775518 12775527 12775527 12806273 12746627 12746627 12797742

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 41 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 41 products in this recall →