FDA Device recall Z-2820-2015
Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-10-07
On 2015-10-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures by Zimmer, citing product labeling of these sterile guide wires (external carton label and patient record label) states a 10-year expiration date. Package testing supports a 5-year expiration date….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2820-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-08-27 |
| Published | 2015-10-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Zimmer Guide Wires for orthopedic procedures.
Reason
Product labeling of these sterile guide wires (external carton label and patient record label) states a 10-year expiration date. Package testing supports a 5-year expiration date for these same guide wires.
Identifiers
| code_info | 00-2228-024-00 2.4MM Diameter Bullet Tip Guide Wire; 00-2255-025-00 Humeral Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm 70cm Length; 00-2…00-2228-024-00 2.4MM Diameter Bullet Tip Guide Wire; 00-2255-025-00 Humeral Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm 70cm Length; 00-2255-026-00 Humeral Bullet Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2237-033-00 Smooth Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2237-037-00 3.0MM Diameter Smooth Guide Wire 100cm Length; 47-2237-038-00 Bullet Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length; 47-2255-008-00 Ball Tip Guide Wire 2.4mm Diameter 70cm Length; 47-2255-008-01 Ball Tip Guide Wire 3.0mm Diameter 100cm Length All non-expired, distributed lots with a 10 year expiration date on the label. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2820-2015%22
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