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Waldemar Link Class II Device Recall Z-1519-2026

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Filed March 18th, 2026
Detected March 29th, 2026
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Summary

The FDA has issued a Class II device recall (Z-1519-2026) for Waldemar Link's Endo-Model Replacement Plateau due to the potential for a plateau screw bushing to detach from the screw shaft. The recall impacts worldwide distribution, including the US state of NJ.

What changed

The FDA has initiated a Class II device recall, identified as Z-1519-2026, for Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG's Endo-Model Replacement Plateau (Item Number: 15-8521/11). The recall is due to a defect where the bushing of a plateau screw may detach from the screw shaft, posing a potential risk. This recall affects distribution globally, including specific areas within the United States (NJ) and several other countries.

Manufacturers and distributors involved in the supply chain of this device must immediately review their inventory and distribution records to identify affected units. Compliance with FDA recall procedures, including notification to downstream customers and potential return or destruction of affected products, is mandatory. While no specific compliance deadline is listed, prompt action is expected given the nature of a device recall.

What to do next

  1. Review inventory and distribution records for affected Waldemar Link Endo-Model Replacement Plateau devices.
  2. Comply with FDA recall procedures for Class II devices.
  3. Notify downstream customers and facilitate return or destruction of affected units.

Source document (simplified)

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

Device Recalls (Class II)

← All Device Recalls (Class II) Class II Z-1519-2026 · 20260318 · Ongoing

Product

Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-8521/11;

Reason for Recall

The potential for an implant with a plateau screw where the bushing could detach from the screw shaft due to a longitudinal fracture.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the state of NJ and the countries of Belarus, Canada, Switzerland , Colombia, Germany, Spain, United Kin...

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Source

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Classification

Agency
FDA
Filed
March 18th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
Z-1519-2026

Who this affects

Applies to
Manufacturers
Industry sector
3345 Medical Device Manufacturing
Activity scope
Device Recall
Threshold
Class II device
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Product Safety
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Medical Devices Recall Management

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