FDA Device recall Z-2236-2018
G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-06-27
On 2018-06-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK 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….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2236-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-05-16 |
| Published | 2018-06-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK; 467265 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 | 554260 595180 700960 828070 845960 244870 002630 086190 298890 754200 342500 384400 662420 934740 643860 547310 977760 469890 399260 |
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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-2236-2018%22
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