Trauma Large Screws recallZ-2549-2014 · Zimmer, Inc. · initiated Jul 22, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in August 2014

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Why it was recalled

Zimmer is recalling sterile-packaged implants and instruments packaged in six different package configurations due to packaging design verification test failures. Specifically, multiple test samples from each of the six configurations failed simulated distribution and shipping testing when the devices either breached inner or outer package trays or seal integrity was lost.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated July 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Please call the Customer Call Center at 1-800-348-2759 for questions or concerns involving this notice.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2549-2014
Recall class: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated by the company: Jul 22, 2014
Posted by the FDA: Aug 26, 2014
Recalling firm: Zimmer, Inc.
Quantity: 972,125 units
Product code: HWC
FDA submissions: K111447
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution.

Product description

Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X110LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX110MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X115LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX115MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X120LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX120MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X125LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX125MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X130LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX130MMLG RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX105MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX110MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX115MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX120MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX125MM RECON SCR LGE 5.5MMDX130MM ITST ANTI-ROT SCR 6.5MMDX105MM ITST ANTI-ROT SCR 6.5MMDX110MM PERI. SCR 3.5MM X105MML PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 140MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L PERI SCR. 6.5MM X 100MM L 3.5MM CORT SCR X 105MM SELFTAP 3.5MM CORT SCR X 110MM SELFTAP 5.5MM X 100MM CANN LKNG SCREW Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 115 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 120 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW PT Z NAIL 6.0 X 105 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 110 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 115CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 120CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 125 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 130 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 135 CANC SCREW FA Z NAIL 6.0 X 140 CANC SCREW FA 3.5X105 CORT SCR 3.5 X 105 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X110 CORT SCR 3.5 X 110 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X115 CORT SCR 3.5 X 115 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X120 CORT SCR 3.5 X 120 CORT SCR SELF TAP 3.5X125 CORT SCR 3.5X130 CORT SCR 3.5X135 CORT SCR 3.5X140 CORT SCR 3.5X145 CORT SCR 3.5X150 CORT SCR 4.5 X 105 CORT SCR SELF TAP 4.5 X 110 CORT SCR SELF TAP 4.5 X 120 CORT SCR SELF TAP 6.5X105 CANC SCR, FULLY THDED 6.5X105 CANC SCR, 16MM THD 6.5X105 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X110 CANC SCR, FULLY THDED 6.5X110 CANC SCR, 16MM THD 6.5X110 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X115 CANC SCR, 32MM THD 6.5X120 CANC SCR, 32MM THD

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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Item Numbers 00114610099, 00114610500, 00114610532, 00114610599, 00114611000, 00114611032, 00114611099, 00114611500, 00114611532, 00114611599, 00114612000, 00114612032, 00114612099, 00114612500, 00114612599, 00114613000, 00114613099, 00225210555, 00225211055, 00225211555, 00225212055, 00225212555, 00225213055, 00225710565, 00225711065, 47234712005, 47234712400, 47234712440, 47234712500, 47234712600, 47234810535, 47234811035, 47235910055, 47248310560, 47248311060, 47248311560, 47248312060, 47248312560, 47248313060, 47248313560, 47248314060, 47248410560, 47248411060, 47248411560, 47248412060, 47248412560, 47248413060, 47248413560, 47248414060, 47348310560, 47348311060, 47348311560, 47348312060, 47348312560, 47348313060, 47348313560, 47348314060, 47348410560, 47348411060, 47348411560, 47348412060, 47348412560, 47348413060, 47348413560, 47348414060, 47483510500, 47483510501, 47483511000, 47483511001, 47483511500, 47483511501, 47483512000, 47483512001, 47483512500, 47483513000, 47483513500, 47483514000, 47483514500, 47483515000, 47484510501, 47484511001, 47484512001, 47486510500, 47486510501, 47486510502, 47486511000, 47486511001, 47486511002, 47486511502, 47486512002 EXPIRATION DATE PRIOR TO 2024-07

Other devices under the same FDA submission

3 devices cleared under K111447 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

NA 47-2348-012-35
Zimmer, Inc. · Screw, fixation, bone
2 reports
NA 47-2348-016-35
Zimmer, Inc. · Screw, fixation, bone
1 report
NA 47-2348-018-35
Zimmer, Inc. · Screw, fixation, bone
1 report

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 68818).

Z-2547-2014 · Terminated
Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 45MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL H…
Z-2548-2014 · Terminated
Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA, ENDO FEMO…
Z-2552-2014 · Terminated
Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SHARP FLUTED ST 22MMDX75MM SHARP FLTD …

Sources and updates

Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.

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