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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1092-2014STERILITY ISSUE

00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabec...

Units Affected
10
Recall Date
January 10, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1092-2014.

This single manufacturing lot has the potential for the bond strength between the Trabecular Metal material and substrate to be below the minimum required specification. Testing found bond strength approximately 80% of the minimum required by specification in one of the three zones of the Trabecular Metal. The other two zones exceeded the minimum specification.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1092-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Zimmer, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1092-2014.

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Zimmer, Inc. Recall FAQ

Zimmer, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: 00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabec.... The notice was published on January 10, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 10 units are potentially affected.