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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 2 critical, 48 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 Oct 24, 2018 to Dec 12, 2018.

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail¿ System - Tear Drop Guide Wire, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2490-097-00 Product Usage: A single use surgi…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2018

Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-038-00 Product Usage: A…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Left, 62.5 mm Item Number: 183126

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2018

Vanguard Knee System -PS Open Box Femoral Right, 65 mm Item Number:183108

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 Deg 12x165mm, Item Number 816712165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provid…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 Deg 10x165mm, Item Number 816810165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provid…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 Deg 11x300mm, Item Number 814611300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, p…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 Deg 9x165mm, Item Number 816709165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, pr…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 Deg 11x300mm, Item Number 814411300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, p…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 Deg 10x165mm, Item Number 816710165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provid…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left Deg 9x300mm, Item Number 814609300 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provid…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 Deg 12x165mm, Item Number 816812165 The Affixus Hip Fracture Nail System, comprised of short and long nails, provid…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

StageOne Hip, Models 431207 & 431209Usage: Product Usage: The single-use cement spacer molds are sterile disposables made of medical grade sili…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1030-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1040 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cran…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1040-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap a…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System, 12MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1020-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap af…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 12mm SpinDown Clamp, sterile Ref Number: 75-1020 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cranioto…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1030 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cran…

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2018

EBI Osteogen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator The OsteoGen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator is indicated in the treatment of long bone nonun…

FDA Devices Critical Nov 7, 2018

SpF PLUS-Mini (60 ¿A/W) Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulator SpF PLUS-Mini Implantable Fusion Stimulators are indicated as a spinal fusion adju…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814511340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814313400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814413260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814311440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814311460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814313180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814611360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814409440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814411360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814309320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814309360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814311460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 11 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814511180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814513360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814409460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814309260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814511320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814413360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814509320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814309180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814311380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814311360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814311340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814309380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 11 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814411320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814413340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814313440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814611400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 11mm x 180mm, Item Number 814311180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

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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.