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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3176-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Zimmer Biomet Recalls Commingled Gentle Thread PLGA Interference Screws

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 52 Gentle Thread PLGA Round Head Interference Screws because they were commingled with a different screw size.

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, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a commingling error (mixing different sizes), which is a labeling/identification issue rather than a direct contamination or structural defect causing immediate harm.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 52 units of the Gentle Thread PLGA Round Head Interference Screw, 7x20mm (Item Number 905612). The recall is due to a commingling error where these products were mixed with Gentle Thread PLGA Full Thread 10x30 screws.

The affected products were distributed to the US states of Indiana and Tennessee, as well as to Australia, Chile, and the Netherlands. The specific lot number is 611330, and the UDI is (1)00880304008526(17)221010(10)611330.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific item number and lot number. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations.

The recalled product

Product
Gentle Thread PLGA Round Head Interference Screw, 7x20mm, Item Number 905612
Affected units
52

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 (2)

  • Lot Number 611330
  • UDI (1)00880304008526(17)221010(10)611330

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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 2 products in this recall →