Zimmer Inc Zimmer brand Knowles pin with 5/32 in. threaded diameter, 1/8 in. shaft diameter and 2 1/2 inches in length. Catalog # 281-01-01. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer brand Knowles pin with 5/32 in. threaded diameter, 1/8 in. shaft diameter and 2 1/2 inches in length. Catalog # 281-01-01.
Brand
Zimmer Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 00327200, 55416800 and 60019267.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 00327200, 55416800 and 60019267.
Zimmer Inc is recalling Zimmer brand Knowles pin with 5/32 in. threaded diameter, 1/8 in. shaft diameter and 2 1/2 inches in due to The pin may fail because the metal used to make the pin does not meet the firm's hardness specification.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The pin may fail because the metal used to make the pin does not meet the firm's hardness specification.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
All affected U.S. accounts were sent a letter dated October 15, 2003 by certified mail, return receipt requested. The seven foreign initial consignee accounts were notified via electronic mail. Customers were asked to return non-implanted product and to advise the implanting surgeons of the problem so that they may take appropriate action in regard to their patients.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026