Reported Sep 4, 2013 · Terminated

00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The…

Zimmer, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Zimmer, Inc. · 345 E Main St · Warsaw, IN · 46580-2746

Is this the product you have?

  • 00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor must be able to attach, connect, or mate with the Glenosphere and remove it without dislodging or loosening the base plate from the glenoid, or damaging the glenoid. Pulling the trigger releases a weight inside the Distractor. This force is transmitted to the bottom of the glenosphere dislodging it from the base plate.
Lot codes and dates
  • Item # 00-4309-049-00
  • and Lot Numbers
    • 60452884
    • 60461858
    • 60531990
    • 60549559
    • 60605842
    • 60612781
    • 60684768
    • 60754281
    • 60815778
    • 60909547
    • 60959086
    • 60978338
    • 61029048
    • 61135953
    • 61213252
    • 61274877
    • 61334929
    • 61431672
    • 61566464
    • 61594740
    • 61690097
    • 61756058
    • 61857748
    • 61858851
    • 61889174
    • 61906350
    • 61910781
    • 61918666 62039450
    • 62096379
    • 62101249
    • 62141887
    • 62160965
    • 62215378
    • 62254111
    • 62269856
    • 62304206
    • and 62311096
Amount recalled
771

This recall covers 7 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 6 are below.

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilized without proper lubrication. As a result, there is a potential for the device to fail to provide impact to the Glenosphere when the trigger is pulled. In addition, there is a potential for the foot of the device to fract

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 2, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:17 PM UTC

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