Zimmer Biomet T7 Driver Cannulated AO Recall: Potential Fracture Risk
Zimmer Biomet recalls T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part 110018531) due to potential fracture, bending, or shearing of the driver. Affected lot numbers include 13422A through 15310B. Consumers should check their product details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling T7 Driver Cannulated AO implants (Part Number 110018531) because there's a risk of the driver fracturing, bending, or shearing during use. This could lead to complications in foot or hand surgeries if the device fails. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/68540-zimmer-biomet-t7-driver-cannulated-ao-recall-potential-fracture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/68540-zimmer-biomet-t7-driver-cannulated-ao-recall-potential-fracture-risk · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1302-2019
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“Zimmer Biomet T7 Driver Cannulated AO Recall: Potential Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/68540-zimmer-biomet-t7-driver-cannulated-ao-recall-potential-fracture-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1302-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1302-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver component of the implant can fracture, bend, or shear during surgical procedures. This could cause the implant to fail, potentially leading to complications in bone fixation or joint fusion.
Who’s affected
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use these implants for foot or hand bone procedures are most at risk. Patients who have received these implants should consult their surgeon.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the part number 110018531. Affected items were sold with lot numbers ranging from 13422A to 15310B.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC< SD< TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1302-2019 | T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.; Lot Numbers: 13422A 13869A 13870A 14042A 14048A 14090A 14090B 14090C 14090D 14090E 14194A 14194C 14194E 14194F 14194G 14224A 14827A 14827C 14827D 14827E 14827F 14895A 14895B 15015A 15167A 15167C 15310A 15310B | 5885 |
| Z-1303-2019 | T7 Driver Solid AO (Part Number 110018541) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.; Lot Numbers: 13421A 13811A 14042B 14048B 14140A 14194B 14343A 14392A 14393A 14394A 14518A 14601A 14827B 14895C 15015B 15167B 15257A 15392A | 1924 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the part number 110018531 on the implant packaging or device.
Consult Surgeon
If you have the recalled implant, contact your surgeon to discuss potential risks and next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 42 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC< SD< TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1302-2019 (March 28, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1302-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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