Z-0533-2019Class II

Zimmer ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number...

Name: Z-0533-2019 Zimmer ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number...
Creator: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2018-10-22
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2018-10-22 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. began a recall of Zimmer ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-033-00 Product Usage: A single use surgical... on 2018-10-22. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0533-2019
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-10-22
Posted: 2018-11-30
Terminated: 2020-12-30
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: Zimmer ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire, 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length Item Number: 47-2237-033-00 Product Usage: A single use surgical instrument used during orthopaedic surgery for implantation of a prosthesis.
Product code: LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Reason for recall: Various Trauma Guide Wires- creases in the sealing area on the end opposite of the product's chevron opening compromising product sterility
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging process control
Action: Zimmer Biomet conducted recall to distributors and hospital risk managers on 10/22/18, distributors notified via email. Hospital risk managers, as well as distributors with product, will be notified via Fed'X." Distributors responsibilities include:- Locating and removing the product in their territory, as well as identifying hospitals with fielded inventory. Distributors will return on-hand product to Zimmer Biomet and ensure all of their products are accounted for using the form provided in the letter. Hospital risk managers will be provided with a letter identifying the issue and their responsibilities. These responsibilities include: Ensuring affected personnel are aware of the notice contents - Assisting the Zimmer Biomet sales representative with the quarantine of the affected products. Certificate of Acknowledgement complete and send to [email protected]. This form must be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility. Questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday
Quantity in commerce: 2080
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution Foreign: CANADA AUSTRALIA BRAZIL CHILE HONG KONG JAPAN MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS NICARAGUA SINGAPORE TAIWAN
Product codes and lots: All lots expiring prior to September 30, 2023

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0533-2019
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0530-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0531-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0532-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0533-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0534-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0535-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0536-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0537-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0538-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0539-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0540-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0541-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30
Z-0542-2019	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-12-12	2018-11-30

Product code LXH

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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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)