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Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58 mm Length; Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 2.4mm Locking Screw 14 mm Length. Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures.

Recall number
Z-0646-2016
Recalling firm
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Product
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58 mm Length; Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 2.4mm Locking Screw 14 mm Length. Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-12-09
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2016-11-08
Reason
Product on the package label did not match what was inside the package. The label was for part number 00-2359-058-35 (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 3.5mm Locking Screw 58mm Length) lot number 62918019 while the product inside the package was part number 00-2359-014-24 (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System 2.4mm Locking Screw 14mm Length) lot number 62896038.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Action
On 12/9/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected distributors and hospital risk managers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. EST.
Quantity
400
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US including the states of CA, NY, PA, AL, FL, GA, ID, WI, MO, SC, NC, and ME, and the countries of Brazil, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, China, Uruguay, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, India, Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, United Arab Emirates, and Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
Item 00-2359-058-35, Lot 62918019 PERI LOCKING SCREW 3.5MM  Item 00-2359-014-24, Lot 62896038 PERI LOCKING SCREW 2.4MM
510(k) numbers
["K040593","K042598"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWC
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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