ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported December 26, 2012

Coonrad/Morrey New Ulnar Revision Kit for Use with Non-Interchangeable Regular Humerals STERILE Rx, Tivanium QTY/PKG:1 Product Usage: The ulnar and humeral components are connected by placing the hollow, outer axis pin across the two components and securing It with the solid Internal axis pin. The Inner and outer pin connection Is articulation point of the placement elbow.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0538-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - USA nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Germany, Finland, Japan, Italy, San Juan, Switzerland, and UK..

Q: 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.

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin instead of the required Regular Inner Pin in the Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Repla…

Recall #: Z-0538-2013
Affected scope: 17
Initiated: November 19, 2012

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Zimmer, Inc. recalled Coonrad/Morrey New Ulnar Revision Kit for Use with Non-Interchangeable Regular Humerals S… - a moderate-severity action.

Coonrad/Morrey New Ulnar Revision Kit for Use with Non-Interchangeable Regular Humerals S… was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in December 26, 2012. Reason: Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin inste…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0538-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin inste….

Moderate
severity level: 17 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: December 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0538-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 from FDA Devices - 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Coonrad/Morrey New Ulnar Revision Kit for Use with Non-Interchangeable Regular Humerals STERILE Rx, Tivanium QTY/PKG:1 Product Usage: The ulnar and humeral components are connected by placing the hollow, outer axis pin across the two components and securing It with the solid Internal axis pin. The Inner and outer pin connection Is articulation point of the placement elbow.

Reason for recall

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall because affected lots could include an extra Small Inner Pin instead of the required Regular Inner Pin in the Coonrad/Morrey Elbow Replacement Set and the New Ulnar Revision Kit .

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0538-2013
Date reported	December 26, 2012
Date initiated	November 19, 2012
Recalling firm	Zimmer, Inc.
Firm location	Warsaw, IN
Affected scope	17
Distribution	Worldwide distribution - USA nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Germany, Finland, Japan, Italy, San Juan, Switzerland, and UK.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

17 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 26, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0538-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - USA nationwide and the countries of: Canada, Germany, Finland, Japan, Italy, San Juan, Switzerland, and UK..

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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