Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 19, 2018
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) and the Comprehensive Shoulder System. The investigation deter…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Comprehensive Mini Stem, Item No. 113631: - a moderate-severity action.
Comprehensive Mini Stem, Item No. 113631: was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in December 19, 2018. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage Syste…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0591-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage Syste….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0591-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0591-2019) was formally reported on December 19, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 10, 2018. 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 3 total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) and the Comprehensive Shoulder System. The investigation determined that the Mini Humeral Stem is pote… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to accounts in IN, MD, MO, MS, and NM.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3 total
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Comprehensive Mini Stem, Item No. 113631:
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for two lots of the Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) and the Comprehensive Shoulder System. The investigation determined that the Mini Humeral Stem is potentially labeled as the Bowed IM Stem lot. The associated risk of this product issue is a potential extension of surgery <30 minutes if a replacement is readily available.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0591-2019 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 3 total |
| Distribution | Distributed to accounts in IN, MD, MO, MS, and NM. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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