Zimmer Biomet Antegrade Femoral Nail Kit Recall: Fracture Risk During Surgery
Zimmer Biomet recalls 14-442000S Antegrade Femoral Nail Instrument Kit due to risk of bolt fracture during femoral nail insertion, potentially causing injury.
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Fracture of the bolt connecting the insertion guide to the intramedullary nail during insertion of the femoral nail.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific orthopedic instrument kit that can fracture during surgery, which may lead to complications for patients. This recall affects certain production lots of the Antegrade Femoral Nail Instrument Kit used in hip surgeries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73024-zimmer-biomet-antegrade-femoral-nail-kit-recall-fracture-risk-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73024-zimmer-biomet-antegrade-femoral-nail-kit-recall-fracture-risk-during · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0774-2018
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“Zimmer Biomet Antegrade Femoral Nail Kit Recall: Fracture Risk During Surgery.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73024-zimmer-biomet-antegrade-femoral-nail-kit-recall-fracture-risk-during. Based on FDA recall #Z-0774-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0774-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The bolt connecting the insertion guide to the intramedullary nail can break during the surgical procedure. This fracture may cause the nail to become misaligned or dislodged, potentially leading to complications like improper bone healing or additional surgery.
Who’s affected
Orthopedic surgeons and surgical teams using the 14-442000S Antegrade Femoral Nail Instrument Kit during hip procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this kit could face complications from the fracture.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your instrument kit has the model number 14-442000S and was produced in the listed lots (M321540 through M980270). This kit is used in hip surgeries and is not for home use.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- Category
Medical device
All 3 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
Distribution includes US Nationwide.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0773-2018 | Phoenix Antegrade Femoral Nail Trochanteric and Piriformis fossa, Model#14-442093 Antegrade Femoral Connecting Bolt. orthopedic instrument; Finished Lot order: M370490 M354450 M321540 M975460 M639280 M426760 M629950 M629930 M073530 M073540 M073550 M073560 M073570 M073580 M073590 M073600 M073610 M627490 M656470 M656580 M656590 M656600 M656610 M656620 M656640 M656660 M966880 M967050 M967060 M967070 M980260 M980270 M508490 M508410 M508500 M508450 M508480 M508520 M508470 M508510 M508460 | 337 units |
| Z-0774-2018 | 14-442000S Antegrade Femoral Nail Instrument Kit, orthopedic instrument; Finished Lot order: M370490 M354450 M321540 M975460 M639280 M426760 M629950 M629930 M073530 M073540 M073550 M073560 M073570 M073580 M073590 M073600 M073610 M627490 M656470 M656580 M656590 M656600 M656610 M656620 M656640 M656660 M966880 M967050 M967060 M967070 M980260 M980270 M508490 M508410 M508500 M508450 M508480 M508520 M508470 M508510 M508460 | 337 total |
| Z-0775-2018 | 979195 Loaner Kit for femoral intramedullary nail. Orthopedic instrument.; Finished Lot order: M370490 M354450 M321540 M975460 M639280 M426760 M629950 M629930 M073530 M073540 M073550 M073560 M073570 M073580 M073590 M073600 M073610 M627490 M656470 M656580 M656590 M656600 M656610 M656620 M656640 M656660 M966880 M967050 M967060 M967070 M980260 M980270 M508490 M508410 M508500 M508450 M508480 M508520 M508470 M508510 M508460 | 337 total |
What to do — step by step
Check Kit Model
Verify the model number on the instrument kit is 14-442000S and the lot number matches the listed production dates.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled kit.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distribution includes US Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.6 years 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.
Questions people ask
Is this kit used for home surgery?
No, this is an orthopedic surgical instrument kit used only in hospitals or clinics by medical professionals.
How can I confirm if my kit is recalled?
Check the model number (14-442000S) and lot numbers against the list provided in the recall notice.
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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-0774-2018 (September 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0774-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 17, 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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