FDA Device recall Z-1720-2024
ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotom…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2024-05-08
On 2024-05-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotom… by Zimmer, citing thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user sin….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1720-2024 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2024-03-20 |
| Published | 2024-05-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 14 Holes, 210 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-14
Reason
Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention
Identifiers
| code_info | UDI: (01)00889024088610(17)290730(10)64381072 (01)00889024088610(17)300208(10)64661553 Lot Numbers: 64381072 64661553 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1720-2024%22
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