# FDA recall Z-0721-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-08-01.

## Product

Zimmer Segmental System, ZSS Distal Femur.  Sizes as follows:    a. Size B-LT (Item No. 00585001201);    b. Size B-RT (Item No. 00585001202);    c. Size C-LT (Item No. 00585001301);    d. Size C-RT (Item No. 00585001302)    Components of the system are intended to replace the proximal femur, mid-shaft femur, distal femur, proximal tibia, and/or total knee in cases that require extensive resection and restoration.

## Reason for recall

The products being recalled exceeded the weight previously tested leading to a possibility of damage to the package and/or a compromised sterile barrier.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico; and to countries of: Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0721-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-08-01
- **Report date:** 2018-03-07
- **Termination date:** 2020-03-18

- **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-0721-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0721-2018. Retrieved 2026-07-04 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0721-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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