Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2019
Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 47492800403 47492800407 47492800502 47492800503 47492800507 47492800603 47492800607 47492800613 47492800702 47492800703 47492800707 47492800802 47492800803 47492800807 47492800813 47492800902 47492800907 47492801002 47492801007 47492801013 47492801207 47492801213 47492801413 47492801607 47492801613 47492801702 47492801802 47492801813 47492801902 47492802002 47492802013 47493600313
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 4749… - a moderate-severity action.
Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 4749… 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-0312-2020 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)..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 13, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0312-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0312-2020) 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
5,459,583 total devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 47492800403 47492800407 47492800502 47492800503 47492800507 47492800603 47492800607 47492800613 47492800702 47492800703 47492800707 47492800802 47492800803 47492800807 47492800813 47492800902 47492800907 47492801002 47492801007 47492801013 47492801207 47492801213 47492801413 47492801607 47492801613 47492801702 47492801802 47492801813 47492801902 47492802002 47492802013 47493600313 47493600403 47493600407 47493600413 47493600503 47493600507 47493600513 47493600603 47493600607 47493600613 47493600703 47493600707 47493600713 47493600803 47493600807 47493600813 47493600907 47493600913 47493601003 47493601007 47493601013 47493601113 47493601203 47493601207 47493601213 47493601313 47493601403 47493601407 47493601413 47493601513 47493601607 47493601613 47493601813 47493602007 47493602013 47493602213 47493603305 47493603306 47493603405 47493603406 47493603504 47493604604 47493800303 47493800402 47493800502 47493800603 47493800613 47493800702 47493800703 47493800802 47493800803 47493800902 47494600403 47494600407 47494600413 47494600503 47494600507 47494600513 47494600603 47494600607 47494600613 47494600703 47494600707 47494600713 47494600803 47494600807 47494600813 47494600913 47494601003 47494601013 47494601113 47494601203 47494601213 47494603305 47494603306 47494603405 47494603406 47494603504 47494604604
Reason for recall
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0312-2020 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-0312-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 47492800403 47492800407 47492800502 47492800503 47492800507 47492800603 47492800607 47492800613 47492800702 47492800703 47492800707 47492800802 47492800803 47492800807 47492800813 47492800902 47492800907 47492801002 47492801007 47492801013 47492801207 47492801213 47492801413 47492801607 47492801613 47492801702 47492801802 47492801813 47492801902 47492802002 47492802013 47493600313 47493600403 47493600407 47493600413 47493600503 47493600507 47493600513 47493600603 47493600607 47493600613 47493600703 47493600707 47493600713 47493600803 47493600807 47493600813 47493600907 47493600913 47493601003 47493601007 47493601013 47493601113 47493601203 47493601207 47493601213 47493601313 47493601403 47493601407 47493601413 47493601513 47493601607 47493601613 47493601813 47493602007 47493602013 47493602213 47493603305 47493603306 47493603405 47493603406 47493603504 47493604604 47493800303 47493800402 47493800502 47493800603 47493800613 47493800702 47493800703 47493800802 47493800803 47493800902 47494600403 47494600407 47494600413 47494600503 47494600507 47494600513 47494600603 47494600607 47494600613 47494600703 47494600707 47494600713 47494600803 47494600807 47494600813 47494600913 47494601003 47494601013 47494601113 47494601203 47494601213 47494603305 47494603306 47494603405 47494603406 47494603504 47494604604. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 5,459,583 total devices.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0312-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed nationwide..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0312-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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