Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2019
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613 00434210813 00434210817 00434210913 00434211013 00434211017 00434211113 00434211213 00434211217 00434211313 00434211413 00434211417 00434211513 00434211613 00434211713 00434211813 00434810613 00434810813 00434810817 00434810913 00434811013 00434811017 00434811113 00434811213 00434811217 00434811313 00434811413 00434811417 00434811513 00434811613 00434811713 00434811813 004349
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
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Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613… - a moderate-severity action.
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in November 13, 2019. Reason: Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0299-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration)..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 13, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0299-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0299-2020) was formally reported on November 13, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 10, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,459,583 total devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed nationwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in the database
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Affected scope
5,459,583 total devices
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613 00434210813 00434210817 00434210913 00434211013 00434211017 00434211113 00434211213 00434211217 00434211313 00434211413 00434211417 00434211513 00434211613 00434211713 00434211813 00434810613 00434810813 00434810817 00434810913 00434811013 00434811017 00434811113 00434811213 00434811217 00434811313 00434811413 00434811417 00434811513 00434811613 00434811713 00434811813 00434900813 00434900817 00434901013 00434901017 00434901213 00434901217 00434901413 00434903700 00434903811 00434903909 00434903912 32855090339 32855090353 32855090368 32855090375 32855090395 32855090512 32855090519 32855090520 32855090531 32855090585 32855090593 32855090598 32855090599 32855090628 32855090636 32855090637 32855090640 32855090658 32855090659 32855090734 47430703100 47430704100 47430706100
Reason for recall
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0299-2020 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2019 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 5,459,583 total devices |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613 00434210813 00434210817 00434210913 00434211013 00434211017 00434211113 00434211213 00434211217 00434211313 00434211413 00434211417 00434211513 00434211613 00434211713 00434211813 00434810613 00434810813 00434810817 00434810913 00434811013 00434811017 00434811113 00434811213 00434811217 00434811313 00434811413 00434811417 00434811513 00434811613 00434811713 00434811813 00434900813 00434900817 00434901013 00434901017 00434901213 00434901217 00434901413 00434903700 00434903811 00434903909 00434903912 32855090339 32855090353 32855090368 32855090375 32855090395 32855090512 32855090519 32855090520 32855090531 32855090585 32855090593 32855090598 32855090599 32855090628 32855090636 32855090637 32855090640 32855090658 32855090659 32855090734 47430703100 47430704100 47430706100. Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 5,459,583 total devices.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration).
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0299-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed nationwide..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0299-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 13, 2019.
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- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
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