FDA Device recall Z-3179-2017
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. ort…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2017-10-04
On 2017-10-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. ort… by Zimmer Biomet, citing various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increa….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-3179-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-05-22 |
| Published | 2017-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Reason
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: 63545430, 63578497, 63586028, 63606286, 63610624, 63635345, 63458048, 63469766, 63475222 & 63530224. |
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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-3179-2017%22
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