Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01 — Class II medical device recall Z-1523-2015
Terminated recall by Zimmer Gmbh, reported 2015-05-06, distributed in GA, IN, KS, MO, NY, PA, TN, WI. Complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder Rasps (high resistance) or, once attached, due to
| Recall number | Z-1523-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Gmbh, Winterthur, Switzerland |
| Recall initiated | 2015-03-18 |
| Classified | 2015-04-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-05-06 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-23 |
| Distributed | GA, IN, KS, MO, NY, PA, TN, WI |
| Quantity | 30 units |
| Lot numbers | 13870129, 13878179 |
| Model numbers | 01.04233.000 |
Product
Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder.
Reason for recall
Complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder Rasps (high resistance) or, once attached, due to difficulties to remove the handle (seizing up of the two components). This has the potential for delay in surgery.
Machine access
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