Biomet ZipT: Missing button risk in AC joint implant fix
Biomet recalls a specific AC joint implant model due to potential missing button assembly in one lot. Affected units may need replacement to prevent improper repair.
Lower-risk recall
There is a potential for a missing slotted button assembly in one lot of ZipTight, Acute AC Joint Implant, Single Ziploop
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What happened, in plain English
Biomet is recalling a specific AC joint implant model (ZipTight) because one lot may have a missing button assembly. This could lead to improper repair if the implant isn't secured correctly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/51240-biomet-zipt-missing-button-risk-in-ac-joint-implant-fix.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/51240-biomet-zipt-missing-button-risk-in-ac-joint-implant-fix · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0212-2026
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“Biomet ZipT: Missing button risk in AC joint implant fix.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51240-biomet-zipt-missing-button-risk-in-ac-joint-implant-fix. Based on FDA recall #Z-0212-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0212-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The implant may have a missing button assembly that could cause improper fixation during AC joint repair. This might lead to the implant not staying securely in place, potentially requiring additional surgery.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the specific model (904834) with lot number 0002587666 for AC joint repairs are affected. Surgeons and patients using this implant are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 904834 and lot number 0002587666 on the implant packaging or device. This specific lot was identified in the recall.
- Brand
Biomet- Product
BIOMET ZipTight, Acute AC Joint Implant, Single Ziploop , Model/Catalog Number: 904834; Fixation System for AC Joint- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Implant Details
Look for the model number 904834 and lot number 0002587666 on the implant packaging or device.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 36 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this implant dangerous?
The recall indicates a potential missing button assembly in one specific lot, but the implant itself is not inherently dangerous. Proper use with the correct lot number should be safe.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0212-2026 (September 23, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0212-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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