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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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875 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 30, 2020

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Recall Insight

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. appears on 875 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.860% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Dec 30, 2020, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 50 of 50 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (50). The date window on this page runs from May 16, 2018 to Sep 19, 2018.

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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 In…

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 procedur…

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…

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). …

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 (cannulate…

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…

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 nail…

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). …

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 n…

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 nail…

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…

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 nail…

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 nail…

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 nail…

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…

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). …

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) 3…

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 fix…

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.

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.