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Z-2549-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Zimmer, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

FDA device recall Z-2549-2014 was initiated by Zimmer, Inc. on Jul 22, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples… The recall status is terminated (terminated Sep 15, 2015). Affected quantity: 972,125 units.

Recall Details

Product Type: Devices
Report Date: Sep 3, 2014
Initiation Date: Jul 22, 2014
Termination Date: Sep 15, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 972,125 units

Product Description

Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX110MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX115MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX120MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X125LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX125MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X130LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX130MMLG RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX105MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX110MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX115MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX120MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX125MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX130MM ITST ANTI-ROT SCR 6.5MMDX105MM ITST ANTI-ROT SCR 6.5MMDX110MM PERI. SCR 3.5MM X105MML PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 140MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L 3.5MM CORT SCR X 105MM SELFTAP 3.5MM CORT SCR X 110MM SELFTAP 5.5MM X 100MM CANN LKNG SCREW Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 115CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 120CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW FA 3.5X105 CORT SCR 3.5 X 105 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X110 CORT SCR 3.5 X 110 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X115 CORT SCR 3.5 X 115 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X120 CORT SCR 3.5 X 120 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X125 CORT SCR 3.5X130 CORT SCR 3.5X135 CORT SCR 3.5X140 CORT SCR 3.5X145 CORT SCR 3.5X150 CORT SCR 4.5 X 105 CORT SCR SELF TAP 4.5 X 110 CORT SCR SELF TAP 4.5 X 120 CORT SCR SELF TAP 6.5X105 CANC SCR, FULLY THDED 6.5X105 CANC SCR, 16MM THD 6.5X105 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X110 CANC SCR, FULLY THDED 6.5X110 CANC SCR, 16MM THD 6.5X110 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X115 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X120 CANC SCR, 32MM THD

Reason for Recall

Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution.

Code Information

Item Numbers 00114610099, 00114610500, 00114610532, 00114610599, 00114611000, 00114611032, 00114611099, 00114611500, 00114611532, 00114611599, 00114612000, 00114612032, 00114612099, 00114612500, 00114612599, 00114613000, 00114613099, 00225210555, 00225211055, 00225211555, 00225212055, 00225212555, 00225213055, 00225710565, 00225711065, 47234712005, 47234712400, 47234712440, 47234712500, 47234712600, 47234810535, 47234811035, 47235910055, 47248310560, 47248311060, 47248311560, 47248312060, 47248312560, 47248313060, 47248313560, 47248314060, 47248410560, 47248411060, 47248411560, 47248412060, 47248412560, 47248413060, 47248413560, 47248414060, 47348310560, 47348311060, 47348311560, 47348312060, 47348312560, 47348313060, 47348313560, 47348314060, 47348410560, 47348411060, 47348411560, 47348412060, 47348412560, 47348413060, 47348413560, 47348414060, 47483510500, 47483510501, 47483511000, 47483511001, 47483511500, 47483511501, 47483512000, 47483512001, 47483512500, 47483513000, 47483513500, 47483514000, 47483514500, 47483515000, 47484510501, 47484511001, 47484512001, 47486510500, 47486510501, 47486510502, 47486511000, 47486511001, 47486511002, 47486511502, 47486512002 EXPIRATION DATE PRIOR TO 2024-07

Source

Dataset: openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record: This recall in openFDA (JSON)
Enforcement Report: Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-2549-2014
openFDA file date: Oct 23, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab: Oct 26, 2026

These dates say when openFDA published the data file and when RegDataLab last loaded it.

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