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FDA Device recall Z-0269-2018

ExploR Radial Head Replacement System

On 2017-12-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ExploR Radial Head Replacement System by Zimmer Biomet, citing zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ExploR 6x24mm Implantable Stem with Screw due to a complaint alleging that the Modular Radial HD lock screw was not inc….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0269-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-06-16
Published2017-12-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer Biomet
Distributionn/a

Product

ExploR Radial Head Replacement System. PN: 11-210061 LN: 243610. The stem is placed inside a polyurethane bag. The bagged component will then be placed in an inner PETG tray. The screw will be placed inside a separate polybag, and placed in the PETG tray with foam pieces added to the top and bottom of the tray for protection. The inner tray and the contents within will then have a Tyvek¿ lid heat sealed to the tray. The sealed inner tray will be fit into an outer PETG tray and a Tyvek¿ lid heat sealed to the tray. The entire sealed unit is placed in a SBS carton that will be shrink wrapped for protection.

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ExploR 6x24mm Implantable Stem with Screw due to a complaint alleging that the Modular Radial HD lock screw was not included in the package for the stem.

Identifiers

code_infoPart Lot UDI Number 11-210061 243610 and 202900; (01)00880304210448(17)260817(10)243610

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0269-2018%22

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