EXPLOR recallZ-0269-2018 · Zimmer Biomet, Inc. · initiated Jun 16, 2017
Terminated
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Why it was recalled
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for the ExploR 6x24mm Implantable Stem with Screw due to a complaint alleging that the Modular Radial HD lock screw was not included in the package for the stem.
FDA root cause category: Packaging change control
What the company is doing
Zimmer Biomet sent US Fiedl action notices 6/16/17 via email and fed Ex. On 9/5/17, firm expanded their recall to include 1 lot and distributed Amended notices via email and FedEx
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0269-2018
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 16, 2017
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- Product code
- KWI
- FDA submissions
- K051385
- Distribution
- US, Canada, OUS.
Product description
ExploR Radial Head Replacement System. PN: 11-210061 LN: 243610. The stem is placed inside a polyurethane bag. The bagged component will then be placed in an inner PETG tray. The screw will be placed inside a separate polybag, and placed in the PETG tray with foam pieces added to the top and bottom of the tray for protection. The inner tray and the contents within will then have a Tyvek lid heat sealed to the tray. The sealed inner tray will be fit into an outer PETG tray and a Tyvek lid heat sealed to the tray. The entire sealed unit is placed in a SBS carton that will be shrink wrapped for protection.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Part Lot UDI Number 11-210061 243610 and 202900; (01)00880304210448(17)260817(10)243610
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- EXPLOR 11-210061Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 recall1 report
Product lines
Other devices under the same FDA submission
14 devices cleared under K051385 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- EXPLOR 11-210063Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER9 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210042Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER6 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210062Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER5 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210064Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER5 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210032Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER3 reports
- ExploR® 11-210099Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER3 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210033Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER2 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210041Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER2 reports
- EXPLOR 11-210022Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 report
- EXPLOR 11-210023Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 report
- EXPLOR 11-210031Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 report
- EXPLOR 11-210034Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER1 report
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 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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