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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

  • 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

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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 Oct 4, 2017

NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bit With Quick-Coupling 3.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 0200024325, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 4.0 mm Diameter 20cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241004000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Short 4.9 mm, Item Number/EDI 00249006449, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.7 mm Diameter 100 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480610027, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.5 mm Diameter 110 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480611035, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 4.5 mm Diameter (.177 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231804506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Straight Shank Drill Bits 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804006, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.0 mm Diameter (.079 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 3.2 mm Diameter 130 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480513032, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Long 4.3mm, Item Number/EDI 00249004443, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 3.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241003500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.5 mm Diameter (.098 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.7 mm Diameter (.106 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802700, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Straight Shank Drill Bit 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 4.5 mm Diameter (.177 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231804500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill Pilot Tip 3.2 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00225503332, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Locking Screw Tap Standard Quick-Connect, 2.7 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236015327, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 3.2 mm Diameter (.126 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803206, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Zimmer Natural Nail System Freehand Drill 4.3 mm Diameter 152.5 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00249007543, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 4, 2017

Drill Bit Quick-Connect 1.5 mm Diameter 85 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480608515, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2017

Herga foot switch, model 6289-WS, a component of the ROSA Robotized Stereotactic Assistant Surgical Device, Model 2.5.8. The firm name on the foot switch label is Herga Electric Limited, Bury, St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6NN. ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. It is intended to be used in the operating room for the spatial positioning and orientation of an instrument holder or tool guide. Guidance is based on a pre-operative plan developed with three-dimensional
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 9, 2017

ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM LEFT, FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX32CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX32CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX34CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX34CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX34CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX34CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX34CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX34CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX36CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 12MMDX36CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX36CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX36CM LEFT FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX36CM RIGHT

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 17x200mm, Sterile,
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 17x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 14mmdx48cm left, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx38cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental malefemale taper, 220mm, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Xl por st 24.0x220mm, bowed, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 18x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VERSA-FXII SC TUBE PLT 90DX16H, 95DX16H, 95DX18H, 95DX20H, 95DX22H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 19x190mm str, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 16x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 15x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 15mmdx50cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Z NAIL PF 14MM X 46CM UNIV Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM R Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM L Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 38CM UNIV Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 40CM UNIV Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 42CM UNIV Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 44CM UNIV
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX16H, 130DX18H, 130DX20H, 135DX16H, 135DX18H, 135DX20H, 140DX16H, 140DX18H, 140DX20H, 145DX16H, 145DX18H, 145DX20H, 150DX16H, 150DX18H, 150DX20H
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 18x200mm, Sterile,
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX30CM, FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX30CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX34CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX36CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX36CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX38CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX38CM FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX40CM FEM IM NAIL 11MMDX42CM FEM IM NAIL 12MMDX42CM FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX42CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX42CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX4
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Xl por st 25.5x220mm, bowed\, bowed, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx44cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx42cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 15mmdx46cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 15mmdx48cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 15x200mm, Sterile, prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX26CM, TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX28CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX30CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX32CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX32CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX34CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX34CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX36CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX36CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX38CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX38CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 13MMDX40CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX40CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX40CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 13MMDX42CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 14MMDX42CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 15MMDX42CM TIBIAL I/M NAIL 11MMDX44
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 16mmdx46cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

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