Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries. Recall
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Product
Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: The intended use of this instrument is to be used for cutting orthopedic rods/pins during orthopedic surgeries.
Brand
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling Spinal Rod Cutter, Item number 00392500200. The product is a nonsterile pin cutter - Product Usage: due to Device has the potential for fracture during use.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device has the potential for fracture during use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall and Notice of Discontinuation letters to affected customers on November 20, 2020. Customers were informed of the product's potential for fracture during use. Customers were asked to locate and quarantine affected product and to return all affected product to the firm. The firm is discontinuing this product; it will not longer be available. If you have questions regarding this recall, please contact the firm's customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026