FDA Device recall Z-2237-2018
G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 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 98CM 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-2237-2018 |
| 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 98CM 2PK; 467260 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 | 286530 300210 413620 448170 548100 570250 626810 638980 700950 758900 828020 828040 932250 244880 244890…286530 300210 413620 448170 548100 570250 626810 638980 700950 758900 828020 828040 932250 244880 244890 125970 150380 298880 754180 571170 198490 800020 399250 |
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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-2237-2018%22
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