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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 21, 2017

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Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configuration due to packaging design verification test failures.

Recall #
Z-2598-2017
Affected scope
24969
Initiated
April 28, 2017
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM LEFT, FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX32CM LEFT F… - a moderate-severity action.

FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM LEFT, FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX30CM RIGHT FEM IM NAIL 13MMDX32CM LEFT F… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in June 21, 2017. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2598-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configu….

Moderate
severity level
25K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 21, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2598-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

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Reason for recall

Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configuration due to packaging design verification test failures.

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-2598-2017
Date reported June 21, 2017
Date initiated April 28, 2017
Recalling firm Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Firm location Warsaw, IN
Affected scope 24969
Distribution Domestic: Puerto Rico, AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Foreign: CANADA, A…

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

Scale of Impact

24969 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
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.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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Why was this product recalled? ▼
Zimmer Biomet is initiating a field action for sterile-packaged implants packaged in a single package configuration due to packaging design verification test failures.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 21, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2598-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Domestic: Puerto Rico, AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY Foreign: CANADA, ALGERIA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA BELGIUM BRAZIL BRIDGEND WALES CHINA DUBAI UAE EGYPT EL SALVADOR ENGLAND ESCHBACH GERMANY EXPORT DORAL FL FRANCE GERMANY GUATEMALA HONDURAS INDIA ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN JORDAN KOREA LEBANON DELIVERY SERVICE (LYNBROOK NY) MALAYSIA MEXICO MIAMI FL MOROCCO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU PHARR TEXAS POLAND PUERTO RICO RIO DE JANEIRO SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SPAIN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THAILAND THE NETHERLANDS TRIPOLI UK VIRGIN ISLANDS VA/DOD: Both see addresses below.
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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