Zimmer Biomet Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Drill Guide Recall: Corrosion Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain partial knee drill guides because they may corrode due to incorrect raw materials. This could cause complications during surgery if the drill guide fails.

Why it’s dangerous

The drill guides were made using incorrect raw materials that could corrode over time. This corrosion might cause the drill guide to fail during surgery, potentially leading to complications.

Who’s affected

Surgical teams using the specific drill guides with lot numbers ZB161:1102 through ZB170901 are affected. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk during procedures.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 32-420323 on the drill guide. The lot numbers ZB161102 through ZB170901 indicate which items are affected.

Brand
Zimmer Biomet
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model Number
Look for the model number 32-420323 on the drill guide.
Verify Lot Numbers
Confirm the lot numbers are ZB161102 through ZB170901.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific model number of the recalled drill guides?

The model number is 32-420323.

Which lot numbers are affected by this recall?

Lot numbers ZB161102 through ZB170901 are affected.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

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Subject: Recall Z-1738-2019 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet

Hello,

I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-1738-2019 from Zimmer Biomet.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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-1738-2019 (April 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1738-2019 to see it in context.
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