Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Recall
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Biomet, Inc. is recalling 22 units of the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly due to potential sterile barrier packaging damage.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 19, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall removal for various sizes of the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly due to potential sterile barrier packaging damage caused by an exposed saw blade.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly, Model/Catalog Number 475635, Product Description: Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly 15mm. A total of 22 units are involved. Affected lots include Lot 67818769 (UDI-DI (01)00887868507823(17)360224(10)67818769) and Lot 67818770 (UDI-DI (01)00887868507823(17)360225(10)67818770). The recall number is Z-2870-2026. Distribution was within the United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should refer to the recalling firm for further instructions regarding the affected products.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall addresses a defect that could compromise product sterility in a medical device.
Source
FDA recall Z-2870-2026, event ID 99346. Recalling firm: Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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