FDA Device

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder, humeral stem, 12 mm stem diameter, 130 mm stem length, 42 degrees, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN, REF 4342-112-13. Shoulder replacement surgery.

Hazard

Some of the devices may possess a taper which will not mate with the humeral head, as intended.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Zimmer distributors were notified by email on 9/19/09 to locate and return the products. Letter dated 9/29/09 were sent to the Zimmer salesforce and distributors with a letter to be given to each affected hospital account to inform them of the problem. Zimmer accounts were again asked to locate and return the devices. Hospital accounts were requested to consider the available facts when monitoring potentially affected patients.

Products

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder, humeral stem, 12 mm stem diameter, 130 mm stem length, 42 degrees, sterile, Zimmer, Warsaw, IN, REF 4342-112-13. Shoulder replacement surgery.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
UPC
Lot 61159758.

Units Affected

12