# FDA recall Z-2254-2023

> **Zimmer, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-06-27.

## Product

Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions.  Item Number: 00235710106

## Reason for recall

Thread form issue of the locking holes in that the locking screws would not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock.

## Distribution

AR AZ MA ME MO NJ NM NY OR WA Foreign: Brazil China Dominican Republic Korea Netherlamds Taiwan

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2254-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-06-27
- **Report date:** 2023-08-09

- **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-2254-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2254-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2254-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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