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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 Dec 12, 2018 to Sep 18, 2019.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns, whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current, deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement, always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 18, 2019

XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 91mm Item # 195761

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151812

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151811

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151815

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151810

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151813

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Hybrid Poly Tibia Item # 151814

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Ultra-Drive Irrigation Tubing Assembly, Reference Number 423834 - Product Usage: Item used with the UltraDrive System to provide proper irrigation du…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Total (Outer Case Vault Only), Item Number 595510

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Ultra-Drive Hose/Drape Assembly, Reference Number 423833 - Product Usage: Item used with the UltraDrive System to provide proper irrigation during th…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Instrument Case Outer (Outer Case Vault Only), Item Number 595509

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2019

DVR Crosslock ePAK Screw Driver, Model Number 212000002 Product Usage: These DVR Express Disposable Instruments are used to facilitate implantati…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2019

DVR Crosslock ePAK Depth Gauge, Model Number 212000003 Product Usage: These DVR Express Disposable Instruments are used to facilitate implantatio…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2019

K-Wire Trochar Tip, Model Number 212000008 Product Usage: These DVR Express Disposable Instruments are used to facilitate implantation of orthope…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2019

Mobi-C 14mm Distraction Screw, Quick Start. Intended for cervical intervertebral disc replacement. Item Number: 0024-LDR TEDAN SURGICAL INNOVATIONS…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-421060 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Extra Small

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420323 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Large

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw, Model No. 14-524728 The Lineum OCT Spine System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-421930 System Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide Small

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420322 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Medium

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420324Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Extra Large

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420321 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Small

FDA Devices Moderate May 15, 2019

T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixa…

FDA Devices Moderate May 15, 2019

T7 Driver Solid AO (Part Number 110018541) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation …

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx20mm-Low Profile Titanium. Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103531 Product Usa…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm-Low Profile Titanium, Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103533 Product Usa…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet Small Diameter Cement Plug Inserter-Sterile, single-use accessory instrumentation to be used during surgical procedures utilizing the Small Di…

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter, Model Number 010000589 Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder…

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 31mm Item Number: 184764

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Screw Caddy, Reference Number 231201003 Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and instruments during regul…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Base, Reference Number 231201002 Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and instruments during regular…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x 20mm, Sterile ITEM 131827120 Product Usage: The system is intended for stabilization and fixation of smal…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x18mm, Sterile ITEM 131827118 Product Usage: Usage: The system is intended for stabilization and fixation o…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

Zimmer Compress Devices and Instruments: Item Number/Item Description 178350 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Spindle 178353 Compress Device Anti-Rot…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2018

NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solution Femoral Augment Block Distal only, 15mm, Size E with Screw Item Number: 00599003523 NexGen Distal Femoral Augment …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2018

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Porous Stem, Item No. 150394

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2018

Comprehensive Mini Stem, Item No. 113631:

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-033-00 Product Usage: A single use …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer M/DN¿ Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 00-2255-026-00 Product Usage: …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set / With Pin Inserter Ion Implant Item number: 178562 Product Usage: 1. Correction of…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Smooth Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2255-008-01 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrume…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-037-00 Product Usage: A single use …

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-097-01 Product Usage: A single use surgi…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-098-01 Product Usage: A single use surgic…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer M/DN¿ Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 00-2255-025-00 Product Usage: A sin…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Pressure Sentinel¿ Intramedullary Reaming System, Guide Wire, Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter Item Number: 00-2228-024-00 Product Usage: A si…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Humeral Guide Wire - Ball Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 47-2255-008-00 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrument u…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-098-00 Product Usage: A single use surgic…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Pressure Sentinel¿ Intramedullary Reaming System, Guide Wire, Bullet Tip, 2.4 mm Diameter Item Number: 00-2228-024-00 Product Usage: A sin…

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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.