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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 Jun 21, 2017 to Oct 4, 2017.

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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 surg…

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 instrume…

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 instrum…

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 instrum…

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. orthope…

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 s…

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 neurosurgeon…

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 FE…

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 Imp…

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 Impla…

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 Imp…

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 Imp…

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 Imp…

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 Imp…

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 TI…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX16H, 130DX18H, 130DX20H, 135DX16H, 135DX18H, 135DX20H, 140DX16H, 140DX18H, 140DX20H, 145DX16H, 145DX18H, 145DX20H, 150D…

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 …

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/…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

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

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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.