FDAClass IIDecember 12, 2018

Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire recall: Sterility Concern

Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-038-00 Product Usage: A single…

Why was Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire recalled?

Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

All lots expiring prior to September 30, 2023

Product
Zimmer ZMS¿ Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire - Bullet Tip, 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-038-00 Product Usage: A single…
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
3358
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: CANADA AUSTRALIA BRAZIL CHILE HONG KONG JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NICARAGUA SINGAPORE TAIWAN
Recall date
December 12, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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