Class II — Zimmer Gmbh
| Recalling firm | ZIMMER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 10 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Product | Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder. |
| Quantity | 30 units |
| Distribution | Distributed to the states of IN, GA, WI, MO, PA, KS, TN, and NY. |
| Initiated | 2015-03-18 |
| Classified | 2015-04-27 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-23 |
| Recall number | Z-1523-2015 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zimmer Gmbh (Z-1523-2015).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/70993/
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