FDA Device recall Z-2240-2018
3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-06-27
On 2018-06-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP 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-2240-2018 |
| 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
3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 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 | 001390 105790 324290 974210 820900 512140 428260 915580 017930 671970 055480 615280 506500 569970 053580…001390 105790 324290 974210 820900 512140 428260 915580 017930 671970 055480 615280 506500 569970 053580 367190 932620 015010 141060 820240 941850 682590 401830 |
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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-2240-2018%22
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