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Various Hip systems, Item Nos. 104207 104212 104215 11-162809 11-162810 11-162811 11-162812 11-162813 21-103202 21-103203 21-103204 21-103205 21-103206 21-103207 21-103208 21-103209 21-103210 21-103211 21-103212 21-103215 21-104109 21-104110 21-104111 21-104112 21-104113 21-104114 21-104115 21-104116 21-104117 21-104118 21-104119 21-108110 21-108112 21-108115 21-108117 21-108119 21-108130 21-108132 21-108135 21-108137 21-108139 21-108150 21-108152 21-10

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0523-2020.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0523-2020) 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.

Q: 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.

Reviewed byPlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team · June 6, 2026

Reported: December 4, 2019 Initiated: August 21, 2019 #Z-0523-2020 219988 units (total) units

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on December 4, 2019. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 219988 units (total) units are affected. The recall was issued because: Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0523-2020) was formally reported on December 4, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 21, 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 indicate 219988 units (total) units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singap…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 7 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

219988 units (total)

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product Description

Various Hip systems, Item Nos. 104207 104212 104215 11-162809 11-162810 11-162811 11-162812 11-162813 21-103202 21-103203 21-103204 21-103205 21-103206 21-103207 21-103208 21-103209 21-103210 21-103211 21-103212 21-103215 21-104109 21-104110 21-104111 21-104112 21-104113 21-104114 21-104115 21-104116 21-104117 21-104118 21-104119 21-108110 21-108112 21-108115 21-108117 21-108119 21-108130 21-108132 21-108135 21-108137 21-108139 21-108150 21-108152 21-108155 21-108157 21-108159 21-108251 21-108253 21-108255 21-108257 21-108259 21-108271 21-108273 21-108275 21-108277 21-108279 21-108291 21-108293 21-108295 21-108297 21-108299 21-108391 21-108393 21-108395 21-108397 21-108399 21-109256 21-109260 21-109264 21-109268 21-109272 21-123202 21-123203 21-123204 21-123205 21-123206 21-123207 21-123208 21-123209 21-123210 21-123211 21-123212 21-124309 21-124310 21-124311 21-124312 21-124313 21-124314 21-124315 21-124316 21-124317 US157338 US157340 US157342 US157344 US157346 US157348 US157350 US157352 US157354 US157356 US157358 US157359 US157360 X21-180307 X21-180308 X21-180309 X21-180310 X21-180311 X21-180312 X21-180313 X21-180314 X21-180315 X21-180316 X21-180317 X21-180318 X21-180319 X21-180320 X21-180321 X21-182308 X21-182309 X21-182310 X21-182311 X21-182312 X21-182313 X21-182314 X21-182315 X21-182316 X21-182317 X21-182318 X21-182319 X21-182320 X21-182321 Product Usage: Hip arthroplasty.

Reason for Recall

Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

Details

Recalling Firm: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected: 219988 units (total)
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Location: Warsaw, IN

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0523-2020
Date reported	December 4, 2019
Date initiated	August 21, 2019
Recalling firm	Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Units affected	219988 units (total)
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailan…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

219988 units (total) units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) —

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) —

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall

Massive (≥1M units) —

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0523-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution and countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, Netherlands, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0523-2020) 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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