Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 47492800403 ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0312-2020 — Class II — October 10, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0312-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | October 10, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Location | Warsaw, IN |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 5,459,583 total devices |
Product Description
Universal Locking Plates Sterile, Item Nos. 47492800207 47492800303 47492800402 47492800403 47492800407 47492800502 47492800503 47492800507 47492800603 47492800607 47492800613 47492800702 47492800703 47492800707 47492800802 47492800803 47492800807 47492800813 47492800902 47492800907 47492801002 47492801007 47492801013 47492801207 47492801213 47492801413 47492801607 47492801613 47492801702 47492801802 47492801813 47492801902 47492802002 47492802013 47493600313 47493600403 47493600407 47493600413 47493600503 47493600507 47493600513 47493600603 47493600607 47493600613 47493600703 47493600707 47493600713 47493600803 47493600807 47493600813 47493600907 47493600913 47493601003 47493601007 47493601013 47493601113 47493601203 47493601207 47493601213 47493601313 47493601403 47493601407 47493601413 47493601513 47493601607 47493601613 47493601813 47493602007 47493602013 47493602213 47493603305 47493603306 47493603405 47493603406 47493603504 47493604604 47493800303 47493800402 47493800502 47493800603 47493800613 47493800702 47493800703 47493800802 47493800803 47493800902 47494600403 47494600407 47494600413 47494600503 47494600507 47494600513 47494600603 47494600607 47494600613 47494600703 47494600707 47494600713 47494600803 47494600807 47494600813 47494600913 47494601003 47494601013 47494601113 47494601203 47494601213 47494603305 47494603306 47494603405 47494603406 47494603504 47494604604
Reason for Recall
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Distribution Pattern
Distributed nationwide.
Lot / Code Information
All product manufactured prior to January 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.