Zimmer Biomet Orthopedic Salvage System Recall: Dry Blast Irregularity Risk
Zimmer Biomet recalls Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Modular Arthrodesis 0 Degree Locking Collar Model CP260600 due to potential dry blast irregularity in locking collar screws.
Lower-risk recall
There is a potential dry blast irregularity on the locking collar screws packaged with the locking collar.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific orthopedic implant model because of a potential dry blast irregularity in the locking collar screws. This could affect the safety and proper function of the device during knee surgery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/71553-zimmer-biomet-orthopedic-salvage-system-recall-dry-blast-irregularity-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/71553-zimmer-biomet-orthopedic-salvage-system-recall-dry-blast-irregularity-risk · Updated August 21, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1522-2018
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“Zimmer Biomet Orthopedic Salvage System Recall: Dry Blast Irregularity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/71553-zimmer-biomet-orthopedic-salvage-system-recall-dry-blast-irregularity-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1522-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1522-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The locking collar screws may have a dry blast irregularity, which could lead to improper fitting or function during knee surgery. This might cause complications if the implant does not work as intended.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Modular Arthrodesis 0 Degree Locking Collar with model number CP260600 are likely affected. Surgeons and medical facilities using this specific implant are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number CP260600 on the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Modular Arthrodesis 0 Degree Locking Collar. The product was sold with lot numbers 360610 and 333020.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the model number CP260600 and lot numbers 360610 or 333020 on the device.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 8 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “The product was distributed to the following states: CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, NY, and TX. The product was distributed to the following countries: Malaysia and Netherlands.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 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-1522-2018 (April 3, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1522-2018 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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