FDA recall record

ZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive recall — FDA Z-1403-2025

Five complaints received where surgeon was unable to remove and/or connect the inserter with the stem during surgery due to excess material remaining…

Class IIclassification
Z-1403-2025official record ID
Mar 26, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1403-2025
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY
Report dateMar 26, 2025
Recall initiation dateMar 3, 2025
Quantity90 US; 136 OUS
LocationOranmore, N/A, Ireland

Official product description

Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive Micro Stem, Comprehensive Mini Stem; uncemented shoulder prosthesis, Model Nos. 113605, 113606, 113607, 113627

Why the product was recalled

Five complaints received where surgeon was unable to remove and/or connect the inserter with the stem during surgery due to excess material remaining within the taper. Issue may lead to clinically significant extension of surgery to find a replacement.

Distribution information

US distribution nationwide. International distribution to Dominican Republic, Canada, India, Australia, Japan, EMEA, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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