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FDA Device recall Z-0549-2018

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length, Item Number 47-2255-008-00 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires…

On 2018-02-14 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length, Item Number 47-2255-008-00 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires… by Zimmer Biomet, citing the design verification for the previous packaging configuration G928 does not cover the 70cm wires. A design verification has been completed to move the 70cm guide wires to a new….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0549-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-06-05
Published2018-02-14
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer Biomet
DistributionUS

Product

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length, Item Number 47-2255-008-00 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires are used during the initial reaming of the intramedullary canal. They also assists in guiding the nail during implantation. The guide wire incorporates either a ball or tapered tip to aid in removal of the intramedullary reamer if it becomes lodged or fails.

Reason

The design verification for the previous packaging configuration G928 does not cover the 70cm wires. A design verification has been completed to move the 70cm guide wires to a new packaging configuration. As a result, the products packaged in the previous packaging configuration are being removed.

Identifiers

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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-0549-2018%22

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