Zimmer Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug Recall: Metal Burs Risk
Zimmer Biomet recalls 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set due to potential metal burrs causing improper implant insertion. Affected units may require replacement to prevent complications during surgery.
Lower-risk recall
Potential metal burrs in the holes of the device preventing the appropriate drill and transverse pins from being inserted
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling its 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set because metal burrs in the device could prevent proper drill and pin insertion. This risk could lead to surgical complications if the device is used without correction. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69556-zimmer-biomet-20mm-compress-device-short-anchor-plug-recall-metal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69556-zimmer-biomet-20mm-compress-device-short-anchor-plug-recall-metal · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0553-2019
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“Zimmer Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug Recall: Metal Burs Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69556-zimmer-biomet-20mm-compress-device-short-anchor-plug-recall-metal. Based on FDA recall #Z-0553-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0553-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device may contain metal burrs that prevent the drill and transverse pins from being inserted correctly. This could lead to improper surgical fixation, potentially causing complications during the procedure.
Who’s affected
Surgical patients and medical professionals using the Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set for joint replacements or tumor resections. Patients undergoing procedures with this device are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the item number 178562 on the device packaging or label. The product was sold with lot number 608740 and UDI number (01)00880304461666(17)271113(10)608740.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- Product
Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set / With Pin Inserter Ion Implant Item number: 178562- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Label
Look for the item number 178562 on the device packaging or label to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 2 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution in the states of IN, DC, MD” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 18 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-0553-2019 (October 24, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0553-2019 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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