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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 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 during the cutting and removal of bone and acrylic bone cement in orthopedic applications.
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 the cutting and removal of bone and acrylic bone cement in orthopedic applications.
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 implantation of orthopedic medical devices in trauma.
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 implantation of orthopedic medical devices in trauma.
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 orthopedic medical devices in trauma.
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 LLC DISTRIBUTED BY: LDR SPINE USA, INC., 13785 RESEARCH BLVD, SUITE 200- AUSTIN, TX 78750 Product Usage: The device is intended as a cervical intervertebral disc replacement at one or two contiguous levels from C3 to C7 designed to maintain/restore segmental motion and disc height. MOBI-C distraction pins are inserted into the vertebral body be
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 spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion for acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical junction, also intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the cervical spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to per
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 fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.
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 of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.
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 Usage: Accessory to total hip implant
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 Usage: Accessory to total hip implant
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 Diameter Cement Plug implant devices Item Number: 414989
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter, Model Number 010000589 Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products are indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff.
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 regular inventory distribution and handling and sterilization in the hospitals
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 inventory distribution and handling and sterilization in the hospitals
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 small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions (osteotomies) of small bones of the hand, foot, radius, ulna, ankle, humerus, scapula and pelvis, particularly in osteopenic bone
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 of small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions (osteotomies) of small bones of the hand, foot, radius, ulna, ankle, humerus, scapula and pelvis, particularly in osteopenic bone
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-Rotation Spindle 178356 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Spindle 178359 Compress Device Anti-Rotation Elliptical Spindle 178537 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 15mm 178541 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 19mm 178545 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 23mm 178544 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 22mm 178738 Compress Device Centering Sleeve 28mm 178
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 Block is used when femoral components can neither be downsized nor can be distally augmented by increasing the thickness of the cement mantle.
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 surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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: A single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. 2. Tumor resections. 3. Revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty. 4. Trauma. The Compress¿ Segmental Femoral Replacement System (Short Spindle and Anchor Plug) components are intended for uncemented use only.
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 instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
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 single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.

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