Z-1694-2015Class II

Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical...

Name: Z-1694-2015 Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical...
Creator: Zimmer, Inc.
Published: 2015-04-29
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2015-04-29 / Terminated / root cause: design

FDA source

Zimmer, Inc. began a recall of Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device on 2015-04-29. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The entire scope of 4.5mm Cortical Screws listed as compatible with the M/DN system is not compatible with the M/DN system. This has the potential to lead to a situation in which the screw would bind upon entering the...". 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-1694-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-04-29
Posted: 2015-05-29
Terminated: 2015-12-08
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Cortical Screw for M/DN Intramedullary Fixation. Metaphyseal/Diaphyseal Nail System, Orthopedic surgical device.
Product code: NDJ Screw, Fixation, Bone, Non-Spinal, Metallic
Reason for recall: The entire scope of 4.5mm Cortical Screws listed as compatible with the M/DN system is not compatible with the M/DN system. This has the potential to lead to a situation in which the screw would bind upon entering the nail and have to be removed during the surgery or removal of the screw after fracture healing.
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Component design/selection
Action: Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April, 29, 2015, to all affected customers.On 4/29/2015. 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. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel are aware of the contents. Locate all affected product and quarantine them immediately. Return the recalled product along with completed Inventory Return Certification Form. Notify Zimmer of any further distribution of the affected product. In addition, identify the surgeons and hospitals that you have identified using the provided spreadsheet. For further questions call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761.
Quantity in commerce: 289,616
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Bahamas, Nicaragua, Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, India, Germany, England, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, France, United Kingdom, Canary Islands, Iraq, Jordan, Lithuania, Morocco, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Serbia, Russian Federation, and Yemen.
Product codes and lots: All lots. Part numbers: 00-2253-020-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 20MM 00-2253-022-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 22.5MM 00-2253-025-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 25MM 00-2253-027-45 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation 4.5mm Dia. Cortical Screw 00-2253-030-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 30MM 00-2253-032-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 32.5MM 00-2253-035-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 35MM 00-2253-037-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 37.5MM 00-2253-040-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 40MM 00-2253-042-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 42.5MM 00-2253-045-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 45MM 00-2253-047-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 47.5MM 00-2253-050-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 50MM 00-2253-052-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 52.5MM 00-2253-055-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 55MM 00-2253-057-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 57.5MM 00-2253-060-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 60MM 00-2253-062-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 62.5MM 00-2253-065-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 65MM 00-2253-067-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 67.5MM 00-2253-070-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 70MM 00-2253-072-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 72.5MM 00-2253-075-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 75MM 00-2253-077-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 77.5MM 00-2253-080-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 80MM 00-2253-082-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 82.5MM 00-2253-085-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 85MM 00-2253-087-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 87.5MM 00-2253-090-45 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5MM DIA X 90MM

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1694-2015
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1694-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-06-10	2015-05-29

Product code NDJ

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)