RecallRadar

FDA Device recall Z-2233-2018

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM

On 2018-06-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM by Zimmer Biomet, citing the firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier fai….

Read the official FDA Device notice

AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2233-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-05-16
Published2018-06-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer Biomet
DistributionUS

Product

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.

Reason

The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.

Identifiers

code_info
410640 410650 413650 561810 700980 828080 843730 244860 579030 265412 276373 562990 754210 235170 546830…410640 410650 413650 561810 700980 828080 843730 244860 579030 265412 276373 562990 754210 235170 546830 579480 929310 013900 958060 560420 560450 C32280 C32290 E36750 056530 241100 089550 528280 015770 564990 643870 067590 822470 822480 670840 038710 391720 380280 558070 016760 174930 695650 399280 932230 963110

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-2233-2018%22

RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.