Class II — Zimmer, Inc.
| Recalling firm | ZIMMER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 10 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Complaints have been reported where, during surgery, the surgeon was unable to loosen or remove the inserted rod from the rod holder instrument. The complaint investigation showed the hex mating feature of the set screw was broken and material missing. There were no reports of fragments of the set screw being left in the patient or that there was any patient or user injury, but these events we |
| Product | PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting percutaneous rod holder is to attach to the rod to facilitate rod insertion, positioning, and orientation through the extender sleeves, under the fascia. The rod is secured to the holder by tightening a captive set screw against the rod end in the tip of the holder using the set screw driver. After positioning the rod and securing at least one pedicle screw closure top against the implanted rod, the holder is removed from the rod end by loosening the … |
| Quantity | 77 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, France and Germany. |
| Initiated | 2012-06-05 |
| Classified | 2012-07-03 |
| Terminated | 2013-02-14 |
| Recall number | Z-1933-2012 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zimmer, Inc. (Z-1933-2012).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/62137/
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