Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2019
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled ZPLP Fibular Plate, Item Nos. 00234701504 00234701506 00234701508 00234701510 0023470… - a moderate-severity action.
ZPLP Fibular Plate, Item Nos. 00234701504 00234701506 00234701508 00234701510 0023470… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in November 13, 2019. Reason: Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0305-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration)..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0305-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0305-2020) was formally reported on November 13, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 10, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,459,583 total devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed nationwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5,459,583 total devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ZPLP Fibular Plate, Item Nos. 00234701504 00234701506 00234701508 00234701510 00234701512 00234701516 00234701604 00234701606 00234701608 00234701610 00234701612 00234701614 00234701616 00234701702 00234701704 00234701706 00234701708 00234701710 00234701712 00234701714 00234701716 00234701718 00234701802 00234701804 00234701806 00234701808 00234701810 00234701812 00234701814 00234701816 00234701818 47235701704 47235701706 47235701708 47235701710 47235701712 47235701714 47235701716 47235701804 47235701806 47235701808 47235701810 47235701812 47235701814 47235701816
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0305-2020 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2019 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 5,459,583 total devices |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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