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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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875 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 30, 2020

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Agency notice ledger

Federal filing book Zimmer Biomet, Inc. HEAVY-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#1 of 14,151 · 875 notices · 0.838% archive

  • BOOK 875 notices
  • RANK #1 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.838% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (875)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Dec 30, 2020
  • PHOTO Medline Industries, LP

Nearest notice-volume peer: Medline Industries, LP - Northfield (53 notice gap)

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. sits #1 of 14,151 (1st among 14,151 firms) with 875 federal notices — about 0.838% of the archive (heavy-book tercile). Rank counts issuance frequency, not danger. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

How Zimmer Biomet, Inc. compares to 14,151 recalling firms

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. ranks 1st of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

875 1st of 14151 the highest of 14,151 firms

Firms, banded by distinct federal recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-14

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Zimmer Biomet, Inc. carries 875 distinct federal notices, ranked #1 of 14,151 (heavy-book).

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 19, 2018

Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Left 125¿ 9 mm x 420 mm, Item Number: 814409420
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 19, 2018

Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Right 125¿ 13 mm x 400 mm, Item Number: 814313400
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 19, 2018

Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Left 125¿ 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number: 814409320
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 19, 2018

Affixus¿ Hip Fracture Nail Left 125¿ 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number: 814411400
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

Peg Fully Threaded, Locking, 2.5mm x 10mm, Item Number 131212610 Orthopedic device used for stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments Intended for stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions of small bones of the hand, foot, wrist, ankle, humerus, scapula, finger, toe, pelvis and craniomaxillofacial skeleton, particularly in osteopenic bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 29, 2018

Persona Partial Knee System Spacer Block Alignment Tower, Item No. 42-5399-006-35 Product Usage: Intended to aid in preparatory surgical procedures
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 29, 2018

Connecting Bolt, Model 14-442093
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2018

ARCOS Modular Revision Hip System, item number 11-300814 orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2018

ECHO Bi-Metric Hip System, Reduced Proximal Profile, Standard 135o neck, item number 192414. orthopedic hip prosthesis femoral stem
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 13.5; 00-7713-013-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 6; 00-7713-006-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Plasma Sprayed, Size 4 Standard Offset; 00-7711-004-10
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 16.25; 00-7713-016-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 20; 00-7713-020-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinectiv¿ Technology Cementless, Size 5; 00-7713-005-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 12.5; 00-7713-012-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 15; 00-7713-015-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 7.5; 00-7713-007-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 17.5; 00-7713-017-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 9; 00-7713-009-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 11; 00-7713-011-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Plasma Sprayed, Size 4 Extended Offset, 00-7711-004-40
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 22.5; 00-7713-022-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 10; 00-7713-010-00
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in knee joint replacement arthroplasties.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 NL DRIVING GUIDE 4.4MM X 80CM; 467220 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 2MM X 60CM; 469320 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM, 469360 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM; 469060 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 2.0MMX60CM; 469020 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK; 467265 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Biomet Modular Primary Tibial Tray Implants; Modular Interlok Primary Tray (size 75 mm); Item No. 141215; UDI: (01) 00880304005310 (17) 280306 (10) 385340 Product is used in Total Knee Arthroplasty
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Right, Item Number 42532108302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Left, Item Number 42539908301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

Persona Stemmed Tibial Provisional Size H Left, Item Number 42532108301 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

Persona Cemented Tibial SZ PLT Size H Right, Item Number 42539908302 For use during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905604, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Lactosorb RapidFlap, bone plate, Model No. 915-0020 The RapidFlap LS Cranial Fixation System is indicated for use in pediatric craniotomy flap fixation.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905605, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905608, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905607, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905617, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. sits in the heavy federal notice book

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Zimmer Biomet, Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 875 distinct federal recall events naming Zimmer Biomet, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Zimmer Biomet, Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. ranks #1 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Zimmer Biomet, Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 875 of this firm's 875 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Zimmer Biomet, Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Zimmer Biomet, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: 875 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Zimmer Biomet, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026