# FDA recall Z-3176-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-07-20.

## Product

Gentle Thread PLGA Round Head Interference Screw, 7x20mm, Item Number 905612

## Reason for recall

The Gentle Thread PLGA Round Head, 7x20mm and the Gentle Thread PLGA Full Thread 10x30 have been commingled.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states:  IN, TN.    The products were distributed to the following foreign countries:  Australia, Chile, Netherlands.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3176-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-07-20
- **Report date:** 2018-09-26
- **Termination date:** 2020-06-04

- **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-3176-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3176-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3176-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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