Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published May 16, 2018

Zimmer Biomet G-PIN Guide Wires Recall: Risk of Infection from Sterile Barrier Breach

Zimmer Biomet recalls certain G-PIN guide wires due to potential sterile barrier breaches causing infection risk. Affected items have specific model numbers and were sold in the US. Consumers should contact the company for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2237-2018Medical device Zimmer Biomet ›

Lower-risk recall

The firm is recalling various trauma guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and exceeding the expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. Guide wires packaged in the affected packaging configuration have the potential for sterile barrier breach, leading to possible risk for infection.

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Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.56 E Bell Dr · Warsaw, IN 46582-6989

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific G-PIN guide wires that may have packaging issues leading to sterile barrier breaches. This could increase the risk of infection during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/71040-zimmer-biomet-g-pin-guide-wires-recall-risk-of-infection.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/71040-zimmer-biomet-g-pin-guide-wires-recall-risk-of-infection · Updated August 21, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2237-2018

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“Zimmer Biomet G-PIN Guide Wires Recall: Risk of Infection from Sterile Barrier Breach.” GovInfoNow, updated August 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/71040-zimmer-biomet-g-pin-guide-wires-recall-risk-of-infection. Based on FDA recall #Z-2237-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2237-2018%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 16, 2018, that Zimmer Biomet, Inc. voluntarily recalled various trauma guide wires due to potential sterile barrier failure. The agency issued recall number Z-2237-2018 for the Class II device.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Zimmer Biomet
Product: G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260
Intended use: Guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails)

The hazard

The firm recalled the guide wires due to insufficient packaging design verification and an exceeding expected occurrence rate of complaints for sterile barrier failure. The breach has the potential to lead to a possible risk for infection.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 94 other recalls on record since June 5, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Zimmer Sterile Tourniquet Hoses Recall: Sterility Breach Risk (June 9, 2026), Merit Medical Splashwire Hydrophilic Guide Wire Recall: Unsealed Pouches Risk (May 8, 2026), and Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Recall: Sterile Packaging Risk (July 1, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers 286530, 300210, : 413620, 448170, 548100, 570250, 626810, 638980, 700950, 758900, 828020, 828040, 932250, 244880, 244890, 125970, 150380, 298880, 754180, 571170, 198490, 800020, 399250. These items were sold for use in bone procedures.

Brand
Zimmer Biomet
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 13 products

All 13 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) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-2230-2018	DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM, 469360 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 932270	10
Z-2231-2018	DRILL PT GUIDE WIRE 2MM X 60CM; 469320 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 932380 409900 603660	34
Z-2232-2018	BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX98CM; 469060 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 206660 230706 336160 361630 233262 448180 239047 700990 726170 828140 251680 828150 828100 932260 991350 991420 257058 152610 244850 244840 579040 579060 607290 662730 266560 746130 891170 832130 945420 275658 277507 083000 283676 473260 473270 769460 769470 809470 855610 466680 466700 466690 870170 983590 983770 983780 983600 342490 342560 342580 342590 342600 342610 342620 351370 351360 714680 422590 422610 422640 639830 741180 916630 934020 181790 462670 492510 492520 579490 929360 152000 362310 266540 687720 383870 384390 400980 824370 316600 316610 316630 316620 056630 056640 241130 241120 433960 838690 284980 284990 284960 720780 031840 220850 233970 291970 891450 891460 978430 159640 224200 515930 643890 907460 520050 141150 401760 495360 895470 223120 858380 822490 822500 822510 080760 108480 274700 773730 931830 683150 391810 391820 391830 370500 599560 120420 120430 175580 695660 399290 399300 692960 172710 172730 929090 963120 963130	4790
Z-2233-2018	BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 410640 410650 413650 561810 700980 828080 843730 244860 579030 265412 276373 562990 754210 235170 546830 579480 929310 013900 958060 560420 560450 C32280 C32290 E36750 056530 241100 089550 528280 015770 564990 643870 067590 822470 822480 670840 038710 391720 380280 558070 016760 174930 695650 399280 932230 963110	1234
Z-2234-2018	GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 228829 311230 311260 255105 152590 757210 982070 282057 283729 057650 292980 293094 299420 668040 579470 354970 519980 670820 695640 963100	449
Z-2235-2018	BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 2.0MMX60CM; 469020 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 271231	26
Z-2236-2018	G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK; 467265 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 554260 595180 700960 828070 845960 244870 002630 086190 298890 754200 342500 384400 662420 934740 643860 547310 977760 469890 399260	361
Z-2237-2018	G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 286530 300210 413620 448170 548100 570250 626810 638980 700950 758900 828020 828040 932250 244880 244890 125970 150380 298880 754180 571170 198490 800020 399250	832
Z-2238-2018	G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 NL DRIVING GUIDE 4.4MM X 80CM; 467220 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 143206 281765	11
Z-2239-2018	BEAD TIP GD WIRE 3.0MM X 60CM; 29402 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 563080 563090 407870 408160 408140 412690 412750 412720 412740 668840 202750 389030 410170 410180 395170 513920 201790 232930 639560 800410 980930 134560 271820 351760 504870 578400 605700 750960 750970 913730 921150 058010 631570 969080 101380 944200 969090 203000 449730 449740 449750 449720 665510 820130 850170 978340 221240 419010 848820 848810 278720 387620 437340 502200 623450 038560 186020 212630 183170 183180 183190 434630 183200 930950 693480	2168
Z-2240-2018	3.2MM X 510MM COCR THD TIP; 14-443053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 001390 105790 324290 974210 820900 512140 428260 915580 017930 671970 055480 615280 506500 569970 053580 367190 932620 015010 141060 820240 941850 682590 401830	304
Z-2241-2018	RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 001360 008170 106320 330040 952200 924770 446470 446480 337720 032750 971520 957780 295550	248
Z-2242-2018	3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). Bone nail guidewire. Intended for drilling bone.; 631960 668040 668020 668030 668050 668060 265460 265450 322270 354190 370190 918470 034780 101840 216280 135720 327770 363260 389080 389070 399500 436760 436770 471160 471170 005620 244600 403100 791030 791110 839790 898930 898940 898960 974090 974100 974060 974070 974080 038580 142780 142790 492260 522530 205310 767140 492270 341690 620450 118270 418780 107090 373830 600950 609070 044210 044220 612900 683640 683630 507830 675290 284100 132110 962210	2396

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Model
Identify the model number on the packaging or label to confirm if it's affected.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet for specific instructions on handling affected items.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Netherlands.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 5.9 years after the firm started it.

May 16, 2018Firm started the recall
Jun 15, 2018FDA classified it Class II
Jun 27, 2018Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Apr 5, 2024FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/71040-zimmer-biomet-g-pin-guide-wires-recall-risk-of-infection">Zimmer Biomet G-PIN Guide Wires Recall: Risk of Infection from Sterile Barrier Breach (GovInfoNow)</a>

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-2237-2018 (May 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2237-2018 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 21, 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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