Has Zimmer, Inc. had other FDA enforcement actions?

Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 64 total FDA actions tied to Zimmer, Inc.: 0 warning letters, 64 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.

What kind of FDA record is this?

This is an Argus HQ record of a FDA Recall, tagged high severity by Argus HQ. FDA published the underlying record on 2024-05-08; Argus observed and indexed it on 2026-07-16.

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fda_recall · device_recall · high

Zimmer, Inc. — Class II recall: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated…

Name: FDA Recall Record — Zimmer, Inc.
Creator: Argus HQ
Published: 2024-05-08
License: https://argushq.ai/methodology

Event date: 2024-05-08 00:00:00Z
Observed: 2026-07-16 23:20:10Z
Source ID: Z-1729-2024
Payload hash: 8fb5b8d7d8f82159441f84fa…

Summary

Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may 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, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention Status: Ongoing.

Entities

Zimmer, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

Has Zimmer, Inc. had other FDA enforcement actions?: Yes. Argus HQ has recorded 64 total FDA actions tied to Zimmer, Inc.: 0 warning letters, 64 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.
What kind of FDA record is this?: This is an Argus HQ record of a FDA Recall, tagged high severity by Argus HQ. FDA published the underlying record on 2024-05-08; Argus observed and indexed it on 2026-07-16.
Where can I verify this record directly with FDA?: The verbatim FDA source record is the source of truth — Argus HQ links directly to it below. Always confirm against fda.gov before acting.

Compiled by Argus HQ Research from FDA primary sources · Reviewed by Andy Gaber, Founder

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APA

Argus HQ Research (2024). Zimmer, Inc. — Class II recall: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated…. Digital Empire LLC. Retrieved from https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-zimmer-inc-z-1729-2024

MLA

"Zimmer, Inc. — Class II recall: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated…." Argus HQ Research, Digital Empire LLC, 2024, argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-zimmer-inc-z-1729-2024.

Chicago

Argus HQ Research. "Zimmer, Inc. — Class II recall: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated…." Digital Empire LLC. Accessed July 17, 2026. https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-zimmer-inc-z-1729-2024.

BibTeX

@misc{argushq_argushq_ai_events_fda_recall_zimmer_inc_z_1729_2024_2024,
  title = {Zimmer, Inc. — Class II recall: ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated…},
  author = {{Argus HQ Research}},
  year = {2024},
  publisher = {Digital Empire LLC},
  url = {https://argushq.ai/events/fda-recall-zimmer-inc-z-1729-2024},
  note = {Accessed: July 17, 2026}
}

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