# FDA recall Z-0696-2021

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-11-20.

## Product

Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.

## Reason for recall

Device has the potential for fracture during use.

## Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Canada, Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and Chile.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0696-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-11-20
- **Report date:** 2020-12-30
- **Termination date:** 2022-05-26

- **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-0696-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0696-2021. Retrieved 2026-07-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0696-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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