Z-2486-2012Class II

Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm)

Name: Z-2486-2012 Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm)
Creator: Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2012-08-23
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2012-08-23 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Biomet, Inc. began a recall of Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm). Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The System is... on 2012-08-23. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2486-2012
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-08-23
Posted: 2012-09-28
Terminated: 2013-08-27
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm). Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The System is intended for fractures and fracture dislocations, osteotomies and non-unions of the proximal humerus, particularly in osteopenic bone. The System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, particularly in osteopenic bone. The OptiLock VL Distal Radius Plating System is intended for use in distal radius and ulna (and other small bones), including use in osteopenic bone.
Product code: HXX Screwdriver
Reason for recall: Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
Action: Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE'' dated August 23, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. A Fax Back Response Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to 574-372-1683. Contact the firm at 574-372-1570 for questions related to this recall.
Quantity in commerce: 363 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, GA, MT, TA, AZ, WA, CA, TA, IN, NY, NJ, VA, MA, MI, MD, PA, KY, NC, UT, NH, FL, OK, CO, LA, OH, MO and SD, and the countries of Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Costa Rica.
Product codes and lots: Catalog number: 36505; and lot numbers: 069540, 179190, 201610, 385380, 419940, 427530, 440360, 440370, 555370, 638560, 645820, and 956960.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2486-2012
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2485-2012	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-10-10	2012-09-28
Z-2486-2012	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2012-10-10	2012-09-28

Product code HXX

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)