Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2870-2026 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Quantity | 22 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model/Catalog Number: 475635 Product Description: Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly 15mm
Why the product was recalled
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall removal for various sizes of the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly due to potential sterile barrier packaging damage caused by an exposed saw blade.
Distribution information
Refer to the attached ZFA 2026-00096_Initial Consignee List and ZFA 2026-00096_Initial Distribution History containing the distribution and the identification of the affected consignees.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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