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ZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY: Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive Micro Stem, Comprehensive Mini Stem; uncemented shoulder prosthesis, Model Nos. 113605, 113606, 113607, 113627

Recall number
Z-1403-2025
Recalling firm
ZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY
Product
Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive Micro Stem, Comprehensive Mini Stem; uncemented shoulder prosthesis, Model Nos. 113605, 113606, 113607, 113627
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2025-03-03
Posted
2025-03-20
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Five complaints received where surgeon was unable to remove and/or connect the inserter with the stem during surgery due to excess material remaining within the taper. Issue may lead to clinically significant extension of surgery to find a replacement.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
On March 3, 2025, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were informed of the excess metal on the inner taper of the stem due to a chipped manufacturing tool. Customers were asked to notify all affected persons and assist their Zimmer Biomet sales representative in quarantining all affected product on hand. The products will be removed from your facility.
Quantity
90 US; 136 OUS
Distribution
US distribution nationwide. International distribution to Dominican Republic, Canada, India, Australia, Japan, EMEA, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Lot, serial or model codes
Item No. 113605, UDI-DI 00887868267550 Lots 66173214, 66173215; Item No. 113606, UDI-DI 00887868267567 Lots 66173216, 66173218, 66173219; Item No. 113607, UDI-DI 00887868267574 Lots 66173220, 66173221; Item No. 113627, UDI-DI 00887868267741 Lots 65901697, 65909480, 65915809
510(k) numbers
["K193038"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MBF
Firm FEI
3012319330
Firm city
Oranmore
Firm state
not on file
Firm country
Ireland

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Published
2026-09-28
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