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Medical devices

Reported Dec 30, 2020

Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandDevice has the potential for fracture during use.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Dec 23, 2020

Polaris 5.5 Spinal System and Polaris 5.5/Cypher Spinal System, Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Reason for recallZimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device correction to update the Instructions for Use (IFU) and the Surgical Techniques for the Polaris Spinal…

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 22 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 43mm Item…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandSterilant (hydrogen peroxide) used in acetabular cup hip prosthesis component was not evaluated to confirm the biocompatibility of the residual…

74 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Oct 14, 2020

Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing, Model Number 110031009

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe outer package is labeled as a Size C 38 mm, however, the implant inside the package is a Size E 42 mm.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X30MM, Item Number 810M4530 - Product Usage: are…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandThere are reports of inadequate locking of the extended tab screws. Complaints were reported where the closure top backed out of the screw…

24 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 4, 2020

THP Hip Plating System, Item Nos. 14-451070 14-451075 14-451080 14-451085 14-451090 14-451095 14-451100 14-451105…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandPotential increase in fracture rate was detected during internal testing, in addition to potential discoloration inside the inner pouch of the…

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 12, 2020

Jamshidi Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle Item Number: 00-1103-007-00

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Reason for recallPotential for the expiration date on the outer label that was applied by Zimmer Biomet to exceed the expiration date on the inner label

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 5, 2020

ASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft for Use with Zimmer Rasp Mode Number: 110032332 Product Usage: The device is a general…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsPotential issue associated with the instrument -end of the shaft could fail to effectively mate with the broach

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 11, 2019

Biomet Orthopedics Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assembly 13MM-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Item Number: 475660

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsPossible commingle of 13 MM and 14 MM Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assembly -an Intramedullary Bone Saw Cam Assembly was labeled and etched as a 14 MM…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 4, 2019

ASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft for Use with Biomet¿ Rasp, Model Number 110032331

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe potential that the end of the shaft could fail to effectively mate with the broach with the Calcar Planar Shaft instrument, part number 110032331.

15 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 13, 2019

BF Humeral Stem, Various Sizes, Item Nos. 00430000606 00430000613 00430000706 00430000713 00430000813 00430000817…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandNon-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).

40 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Sep 18, 2019

XP- CR Tibial Tray- Interlok 59mm Item # 195268

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandThe locking bar not fully engaging

34 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151810

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandCleaning processes potentially being ineffective

5 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Jul 24, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Outer (Outer Case Vault Only), Item Number 595509

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandLack of an adequate sterilization validation.

3 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Jul 10, 2019

DVR Crosslock ePAK Screw Driver, Model Number 212000002 Product Usage: These DVR Express Disposable Instruments are…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandThere is a potential for weak seals of the sterile packaging.

2 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Jun 26, 2019

Mobi-C 14mm Distraction Screw, Quick Start. Intended for cervical intervertebral disc replacement. Item Number:…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandIncorrect part description contained on an additional label placed on the packaging: A 14mm length part was incorrectly labeled as being a 12mm…

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Jun 12, 2019

Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw, Model No. 14-524728 The Lineum OCT Spine System is intended to provide…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandEtching on the tulip head incorrectly states "24MM" instead of the correct "28MM" marking.

6 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported May 15, 2019

T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThere is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver.

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Apr 10, 2019

Biomet Small Diameter Cement Plug Inserter-Sterile, single-use accessory instrumentation to be used during surgical…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsLack of an adequate sterilization validation

2 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 13, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter, Model Number 010000589 Biomet

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe product was potentially being packaged without a taper adapter.

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 6, 2019

Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 31mm Item Number: 184764

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandVanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella a potential commingle that could result in the size of the implant not matching the size on the label.

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Jan 23, 2019

Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Base, Reference Number 231201002 Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandThere is a potential for silicone shedding during cleaning and sterilization.

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Jan 16, 2019

Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x 20mm, Sterile ITEM 131827120 Product Usage: The system is intended for…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsOne lot of product labeled 2.7mm x18mm Lock Screw Square Drive (Lot 029970) contains 20mm locking screws and one lot of product labeled 2.7mm x 20mm…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 26, 2018

NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solution Femoral Augment Block Distal only, 15mm, Size E with Screw Item Number: 00599003523…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Matched: BrandScrew is missing from the package

1 more product in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

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