Recall Z-3144-2017 ยท KWT Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Drill 2.5 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 47430904601, Sterile
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 (initiated May 22, 2017) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | On 5/22/2017, Zimmer Biomet distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to their customers and distributors. On 12/19/2017, Zimmer Biomet sent Urgent Medical Device Recall notices to their customers due to a recall expansion involving one (1) lot for product # 20. Customers are advised to review the notice and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. All stock should be inspected and product quarantined. A Zimmer Biomet sales representative will remove the affected product from your facility. Customers should complete and return the Certificate of Acknowledgement via |
| Quantity | 2825 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide in USA; Internationally to: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Japan, Panama, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan & Trinidad. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K052906 | ZIMMER TRABECULAR METAL REVERSE SHOULDER SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Dec 19, 2005 |