# FDA recall Z-0570-2024

> **Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-11-02.

## Product

Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm +0, Item Number 00-8777-040-02

## Reason for recall

One product complaint was received reporting that there was an incorrect adapter in the packaging. An adapter with neck length M/+0 was inside the product packaging, which should have contained an adapter with neck length S/-3.0. The difference in neck length may be recognized by the size (S or M) indicator on the device.

## Distribution

US States: AL, CA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX. Netherlands.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0570-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-11-02
- **Report date:** 2023-12-27

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0570-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0570-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0570-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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