Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2019
Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 47249318011 47249318013 47249318014 47249318109 47249318110 47249318111 47249318113 47249318114 47249318209 47249318210 47249318211 47249318213 47249318214 47249318309 47249318310 47249318311 47249318313 47249318314 47249321010 47249321011 47249321013 47249321014 47249321110 47249321111 47249321113 47249321114 47249321210 47249321211 47249321213 47249321214 47249321310 47249321311 4724
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 472493180… - a moderate-severity action.
Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 472493180… 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-0337-2020 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-0337-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0337-2020) 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.
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Affected scope
5,459,583 total devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 47249318011 47249318013 47249318014 47249318109 47249318110 47249318111 47249318113 47249318114 47249318209 47249318210 47249318211 47249318213 47249318214 47249318309 47249318310 47249318311 47249318313 47249318314 47249321010 47249321011 47249321013 47249321014 47249321110 47249321111 47249321113 47249321114 47249321210 47249321211 47249321213 47249321214 47249321310 47249321311 47249321313 47249321314 47249321410 47249321411 47249321413 47249321414 47249321510 47249321511 47249321513 47249321514 47249330010 47249330011 47249330013 47249330110 47249330111 47249330113 47249330210 47249330211 47249330213 47249330310 47249330311 47249330313 47249330410 47249330411 47249330413 47249330510 47249330511 47249330513 47249332010 47249332011 47249332013 47249332110 47249332111 47249332113 47249332210 47249332211 47249332213 47249332310 47249332311 47249332313 47249332410 47249332411 47249332413 47249332510 47249332511 47249332513 47249334010 47249334011 47249334013 47249334110 47249334111 47249334113 47249334210 47249334211 47249334213 47249334310 47249334311 47249334313 47249334410 47249334411 47249334413 47249334510 47249334511 47249334513 47249336010 47249336011 47249336013 47249336110 47249336111 47249336113 47249336210 47249336211 47249336213 47249336310 47249336311 47249336313 47249336410 47249336411 47249336413 47249336510 47249336511 47249336513 47249338010 47249338011 47249338013 47249338110 47249338111 47249338113 47249338210 47249338211 47249338213 47249338310 47249338311 47249338313 47249338410 47249338411 47249338413 47249338510 47249338511 47249338513 47249340010 47249340011 47249340013 47249340110 47249340111 47249340113 47249340210 47249340211 47249340213 47249340310 47249340311 47249340313 47249340410 47249340411 47249340413 47249340510 47249340511 47249340513 47249342010 47249342011 47249342013 47249342110 47249342111 47249342113 47249342210 47249342211 47249342213 47249342310 47249342311 47249342313 47249342410 47249342411 47249342413 47249342510 47249342511 47249342513 47249344010 47249344011 47249344013 47249344110 47249344111 47249344113 47249344210 47249344211 47249344213 47249344310 47249344311 47249344313 47249344410 47249344411 47249344413 47249344510 47249344511 47249344513 47249346010 47249346011 47249346013 47249346110 47249346111 47249346113 47249346210 47249346211 47249346213 47249346310 47249346311 47249346313 47249346410 47249346411 47249346413 47249346510 47249346511 47249346513 47249348010 47249348011 47249348013 47249348110 47249348111 47249348113 47249348210 47249348211 47249348213 47249348310 47249348311 47249348313 47249348410 47249348411 47249348413 47249348510 47249348511 47249348513
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-0337-2020 |
| 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.
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- 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? ▼
Cephalomedullary Nail (CMN), Various sizes, Item Nos. 47249318009 47249318010 47249318011 47249318013 47249318014 47249318109 47249318110 47249318111 47249318113 47249318114 47249318209 47249318210 47249318211 47249318213 47249318214 47249318309 47249318310 47249318311 47249318313 47249318314 47249321010 47249321011 47249321013 47249321014 47249321110 47249321111 47249321113 47249321114 47249321210 47249321211 47249321213 47249321214 47249321310 47249321311 47249321313 47249321314 47249321410 47249321411 47249321413 47249321414 47249321510 47249321511 47249321513 47249321514 47249330010 47249330011 47249330013 47249330110 47249330111 47249330113 47249330210 47249330211 47249330213 47249330310 47249330311 47249330313 47249330410 47249330411 47249330413 47249330510 47249330511 47249330513 47249332010 47249332011 47249332013 47249332110 47249332111 47249332113 47249332210 47249332211 47249332213 47249332310 47249332311 47249332313 47249332410 47249332411 47249332413 47249332510 47249332511 47249332513 47249334010 47249334011 47249334013 47249334110 47249334111 47249334113 47249334210 47249334211 47249334213 47249334310 47249334311 47249334313 47249334410 47249334411 47249334413 47249334510 47249334511 47249334513 47249336010 47249336011 47249336013 47249336110 47249336111 47249336113 47249336210 47249336211 47249336213 47249336310 47249336311 47249336313 47249336410 47249336411 47249336413 47249336510 47249336511 47249336513 47249338010 47249338011 47249338013 47249338110 47249338111 47249338113 47249338210 47249338211 47249338213 47249338310 47249338311 47249338313 47249338410 47249338411 47249338413 47249338510 47249338511 47249338513 47249340010 47249340011 47249340013 47249340110 47249340111 47249340113 47249340210 47249340211 47249340213 47249340310 47249340311 47249340313 47249340410 47249340411 47249340413 47249340510 47249340511 47249340513 47249342010 47249342011 47249342013 47249342110 47249342111 47249342113 47249342210 47249342211 47249342213 47249342310 47249342311 47249342313 47249342410 47249342411 47249342413 47249342510 47249342511 47249342513 47249344010 47249344011 47249344013 47249344110 47249344111 47249344113 47249344210 47249344211 47249344213 47249344310 47249344311 47249344313 47249344410 47249344411 47249344413 47249344510 47249344511 47249344513 47249346010 47249346011 47249346013 47249346110 47249346111 47249346113 47249346210 47249346211 47249346213 47249346310 47249346311 47249346313 47249346410 47249346411 47249346413 47249346510 47249346511 47249346513 47249348010 47249348011 47249348013 47249348110 47249348111 47249348113 47249348210 47249348211 47249348213 47249348310 47249348311 47249348313 47249348410 47249348411 47249348413 47249348510 47249348511 47249348513. 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-0337-2020.
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-0337-2020) 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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