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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

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875 recalls on record · Latest: Dec 30, 2020

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

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

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  • 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

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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

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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 May 16, 2018

Gentle Threads, Interference Screw; Model No. 905615, for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the ankle/foot and knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 163669, Hip Joint, metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.
FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis The device is used in treatment of patients who need total hip arthroplasty, and consists of modular components and corresponding instruments.
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length; Item Number: 00-2255-026-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2255-008-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire Bullet Tip 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-038-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter; Item Number: 00-2228-024-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Diameter; Item Number: 47-2490-097-01
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-037-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Smooth Guide Wire Bullet Tip 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2255-008-01
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Modular Arthrodesis 0 Degree Locking Collar, Model Number CP260600 Product Usage: The replacement of segmental defects of long bone, including midshaft replacement, and arthrodesis of the knee.
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-033-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length Single Use Only; Item Number: 00-2255-025-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2490-097-00
FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-01
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Zimmer Segmental System Proximal Femoral Component 38mm Offset, Model Number 00-5850-030-38 The Segmental System is used for solving complex salvage cases to address patients with severe bone loss associated with disease, trauma, or revision.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 11, 2018

A.L.P.S. MIS Calcaneus Locking Plate LG RT F.A.S.T. Guide inserts, Item Number: 816209003,UDI: 00887868044670989403
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

AIM Tibial Nails intramedullary fixation rod - NON-STERILE; Item numbers: 810508255 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 25.5 810508270 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 27.0 810508285 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 28.5 810508300 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 30.0 810508315 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 31.5 810508330 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 33.0 810508345 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 34.5 810508360 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 36.0 810508375 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 37.5 810508390 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 39.0 810508405 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 40.5 810508420 NAIL TIB DYN 08 X 42.0 810509255 NAIL TIB
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 180X11X140 STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 11MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 11MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 11MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with s
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 4 Standard Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-004-10
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Persona Partial Knee spacer block instruments; (1) 8mm block, Model Number: 42-5399-035-08; (2) 9mm block, Model Number:42-5399-035-09; (3) 10mm block, Model Number: 42-5399-035-10; (4) 12mm block, Model Number: 42-5399-035-12; (5) 14mm block, Model Number: 42-5399-035-14 A spacer block is used to ensure the tibial resection Is sufficient and to verify limb alignment. After verification the distal femoral resecUon Is complete using the distal femoral cut slot in the spacer block. The spacer blo
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC LAG SCR 70 MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fractures in osteoporotic bone of the trochanteric and diaphyseal ar
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System ACE TROCH NAIL 125 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 130 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 135 DEG. X 11MM ACE TROCH NAIL 125 DEG. X 13MM ACE TROCH NAIL 130 DEG. X 13MM ACE TROCH NAIL 135 DEG. X 13MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is add
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER L H TROC NAIL 320X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 340X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 360X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 380X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 400X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 420X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 440X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 460X9X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 320X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 340X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 360X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 380X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 400X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 420X11X125 STER L H TROC NAIL 440X11X125 STER L H TROC
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis, 7711 Series, Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Plasma Sprayed Press-Fit Cementless Size 7.5 Extended Offset Reduced Neck Length; Part Number: 00-7711-007-40
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 180X13X140 STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 13MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 13MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 13MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated wi
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System TROCH NAIL ST 13X180 125DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 13X180 130DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 13X180 135DG STRL The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, patho
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

AIM Tibial Nails intramedullary fixation rod - STERILE; Item numbers: 800508255 NAIL TIB DYN 08X25.5 - STERILE 800508270 NAIL TIB DYN 08X27.0 - STERILE 800508285 NAIL TIB DYN 08X28.5 - STERILE 800508300 NAIL TIB DYN 08X30.0 - STERILE 800508315 NAIL TIB DYN 08X31.5 - STERILE 800508330 NAIL TIB DYN 08X33.0 - STERILE 800508345 NAIL TIB DYN 08X34.5 - STERILE 800508360 NAIL TIB DYN 08X36.0 - STERILE 800508375 NAIL TIB DYN 08X37.5 - STERILE 800508390 NAIL TIB DYN 08X39.0 - STERILE 800508405

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System ATN LAG SCREW 60MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 65MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 70MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 75MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 80MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 85MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 90MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 95MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 100MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 105MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 110MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 115MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 120MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 125MM STERILE ATN LAG SCREW 130MM STERILE The Trochanteric Nail System is inten
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Implant System humeral assembly 4IN XSML, Item Number: 32-8105-027-04 (UDI: (01)0088902427 4006(17)220731(10)63694912)
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC END CAP STER TROC END CAP 5MM STER TROC END CAP 10MM STER TROC END CAP 15MM STER TROC END CAP 20MM STER TROC END CAP 25MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 9MM The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, pathologic fra
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Persona Partial Knee Spacer Blocks To assist in partial knee arthroplasty surgery
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

PERSONA¿ THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM "PSN TIB STM 5 DEG SZ D R" indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short; Model Number: 14-441045; Kit Model Numbers: 14-400082, 14-400082S, 14-440065S, 14-442000-00, 14-442000S, 14-444000-00, 979105, 14-441045-00, and 14-444000S
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System ATN AR SCREW 60MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 65MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 70MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 75MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 80MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 85MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 90MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 95MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 100MM STERILE The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of the
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 125DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 130DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 135DG STRL The Trochanteric Nail System is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, high subtrochanteric fractures and combinations of these fractures. The Trochanteric Long Nail System is additionally indicated to treat pertrochanteric fractures associated with shaft fractures, patho
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 0 STD prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 13X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK & STD NECK Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS PRECOAT FEM SIZE D-RT LPS PRECOAT FEM SIZE E-RT LPS POROUS FEM SIZE F-RT This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE C/L CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE C/R CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE D/L CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE D/R CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE E/L CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE E/R CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE F/L CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE F/R CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE G/L CR OPTION FEM COMP SIZE G/R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL C-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL C-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL C-R LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL D-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL D-R LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL E-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL E-R LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL F-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL F-R LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL G-L LPS-FLEX OPTION FEMORAL G-R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM C-L CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM C-R CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM D-L CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM D-R CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM E-L CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM E-R CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM F-L CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM F-R CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM G-L CR-FLEX POR HATCP FEM G-R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Vanguard CR Porous Femoral 62.5mm (Left Femur) For use in total knee arthroplasty
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ C-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ C-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ D-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ D-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ E-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ E-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSK OPT SZ F-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ F-R¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ G-L¿ LPS-FLEX GSF OPT SZ G-R¿
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML FEM PRC LT M/RT L SML+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L SML+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG FEM PRC LT M/RT L REG+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L REG+ FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE FEM PRC LT M/RT L LGE+ FEM PRC RT M/LT L LGE+ " These devices are indicated for patients with: - Painful and/or disabling knee joints due to osteoarthritis or traumati
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

36MM COCR MODULAR HD -6MM
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD Use of the MultiPolar Bipolar Cup is indicated in: Total hip replacement
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE C/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE D/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE E/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE F/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE G/L CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE H/L CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE H/R CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE E/L CR POROUS FEM COMP SIZE H/R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability

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.

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