FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision recall — FDA Z-0979-2018

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process…

Class IIclassification
Z-0979-2018official record ID
Mar 21, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0979-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateMar 21, 2018
Recall initiation dateDec 8, 2017
Quantity12
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty

Why the product was recalled

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with incorrect lot numbers. The size difference between the two stem sizes is 1.1 inches. It is visually recognizable by the user that the box label does not match the contents of the box.

Distribution information

US Nationwide in the states of MN, NJ, CA, TX, ND

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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