Reported Aug 9, 2023 · Ongoing

Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary…

Zimmer, Inc.

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

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Zimmer, Inc. · 1800 W Center St · Warsaw, IN · 46580-2304

Is this the product you have?

  • Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions
  • Item Number00235710106
Lot codes and dates

5 of 5 products · 5 lot codes

Recalled lot codes, grouped by product number
Lot NumberUDI
64254511
  • (01)0089024055940(10)64254511
64296571
  • (01)0089024055940(10)64296571
65379087
  • (01)0089024055940(10)65379087
65379093
  • (01)0089024055940(10)65379093
65379096
  • (01)0089024055940(10)65379096
Amount recalled
75 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Thread form issue of the locking holes in that the locking screws would not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock.

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

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 4:54 PM UTC

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