# FDA recall Z-2875-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-06-18.

## Product

Connecting Bolt, Model 14-442093

## Reason for recall

Product was manufactured from the incorrect material, which shows a potential decrease in the fatigue strength of the connecting bolt that can lead to fracture.

## Distribution

AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TX, UT & WI

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2875-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-06-18
- **Report date:** 2018-08-29
- **Termination date:** 2020-03-26

- **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-2875-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2875-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2875-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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