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Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation Conical Reamer, instrument for shoulder arthroplasty, RE

FDA device recall Z-0675-2007 · posted 2007-03-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer Inc.
Reason for recall
The reamer may lock up on the threads of the reamer body rather than spin freely as intended by design.
Action taken
Zimmer sales staff was notified by letter dated 2/1/07 to pull any of the product from stock and to provide the name and address of their hospital customer accounts for further notification by Zimmer.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
4
Distribution
California, Ohio and Texas.
Date initiated
2007-02-01
Date posted
2007-03-29
Date terminated
2007-05-04
Location
Warsaw, IN

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