Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 4, 2019
HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item Nos: HAA60-09030 HAA60-09040 HAA60-10030 HAA60-10040 HAA60-11030 HAA60-11040 HAA60-11050 HAA60-12040 HAA60-12060 HAA60-13030 HAA60-13040 HAA60-13050 HAA60-13060 HAA60-13070 HAA60-14050 HAA60-14080 HAA60-14090 HAA60-15020 HAA60-15030 HAA60-15040 HAA60-15050 HAA60-15060 HAA60-16030 HAA60-16040 HAA60-16050 HAA60-16070 HAA60-16090 HAA60-17040 HAA60-17060 HAA60-17080 HAA60-18010 HA
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item… - a moderate-severity action.
HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in December 4, 2019. Reason: Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0528-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 179K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- December 4, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0528-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0528-2020) 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 list the affected scope as 178886, 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.
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
178886
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item Nos: HAA60-09030 HAA60-09040 HAA60-10030 HAA60-10040 HAA60-11030 HAA60-11040 HAA60-11050 HAA60-12040 HAA60-12060 HAA60-13030 HAA60-13040 HAA60-13050 HAA60-13060 HAA60-13070 HAA60-14050 HAA60-14080 HAA60-14090 HAA60-15020 HAA60-15030 HAA60-15040 HAA60-15050 HAA60-15060 HAA60-16030 HAA60-16040 HAA60-16050 HAA60-16070 HAA60-16090 HAA60-17040 HAA60-17060 HAA60-17080 HAA60-18010 HAA60-18030 HAA60-18040 HAA60-18050 HAA60-18060 HAA60-18090 HAA60-20030 HAA60-20040 HAA60-20050 HAA60-20060 HAA60-20080 HAA60-20090 HAA60-22050 HAA60-22060 HAA60-25030 HAA60-25040 HAA60-25050 HAA60-25060 HAA60-30060 HAB60-09030 HAB60-10030 HAB60-10040 HAB60-11040 HAB60-11050 HAB60-12040 HAB60-12060 HAB60-13040 HAB60-13050 HAB60-13060 HAB60-14050 HAB60-15060 HAB60-16070 HAB60-16090 HAB60-17080 HAB60-18010 HAB60-18090 HAB60-20080 HAB60-20090 808200000 Product Usage: These devices are intended for osteosynthesis, external fixation of fractures or bone lengthening procedures.
Reason for recall
Elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to cleaning issue.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0528-2020 |
| Date reported | December 4, 2019 |
| Date initiated | August 21, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 178886 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-0528-2020) 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? ▼
HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item Nos: HAA60-09030 HAA60-09040 HAA60-10030 HAA60-10040 HAA60-11030 HAA60-11040 HAA60-11050 HAA60-12040 HAA60-12060 HAA60-13030 HAA60-13040 HAA60-13050 HAA60-13060 HAA60-13070 HAA60-14050 HAA60-14080 HAA60-14090 HAA60-15020 HAA60-15030 HAA60-15040 HAA60-15050 HAA60-15060 HAA60-16030 HAA60-16040 HAA60-16050 HAA60-16070 HAA60-16090 HAA60-17040 HAA60-17060 HAA60-17080 HAA60-18010 HAA60-18030 HAA60-18040 HAA60-18050 HAA60-18060 HAA60-18090 HAA60-20030 HAA60-20040 HAA60-20050 HAA60-20060 HAA60-20080 HAA60-20090 HAA60-22050 HAA60-22060 HAA60-25030 HAA60-25040 HAA60-25050 HAA60-25060 HAA60-30060 HAB60-09030 HAB60-10030 HAB60-10040 HAB60-11040 HAB60-11050 HAB60-12040 HAB60-12060 HAB60-13040 HAB60-13050 HAB60-13060 HAB60-14050 HAB60-15060 HAB60-16070 HAB60-16090 HAB60-17080 HAB60-18010 HAB60-18090 HAB60-20080 HAB60-20090 808200000 Product Usage: These devices are intended for osteosynthesis, external fixation of fractures or bone lengthening procedures.. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 178886.
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-0528-2020.
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-0528-2020) 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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