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 | Zimmer investigation following a complaint found one lot of NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws, 26mm, distributed in the United States contained incorrect 32 mm screws. |
| Product | The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of long bones. These screws are intended for bicortical anchorage. |
| Quantity | 24 to US Distributor with 7 further distributed |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, IL, IN, ME and NJ. |
| Initiated | 2012-07-13 |
| Classified | 2012-08-10 |
| Terminated | 2013-09-24 |
| Recall number | Z-2187-2012 |
| 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-2187-2012).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/62499/
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