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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 22, 2012

00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."

Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of alignment peg fractures. All lots of TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors…

Recall #
Z-2213-2012
Affected scope
252 (210 in USA)
Initiated
July 18, 2012
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Zimmer, Inc. recalled 00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgica… - a moderate-severity action.

00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgica… was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in August 22, 2012. Reason: Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of al…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2213-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of al….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 22, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2213-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2213-2012) was formally reported on August 22, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 18, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 252 (210 in USA).

The documented reason for this recall is: Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of alignment peg fractures. All lots of TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors manufactured from 455 stainless steel a… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.. 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, 3 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

252 (210 in USA)

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet."

Reason for recall

Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of alignment peg fractures. All lots of TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors manufactured from 455 stainless steel are being retrieved, as all reported fractured instruments were manufactured with this material. The TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactor units that were manufactured with 13-8 stain

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-2213-2012
Date reported August 22, 2012
Date initiated July 18, 2012
Recalling firm Zimmer, Inc.
Firm location Warsaw, IN
Affected scope 252 (210 in USA)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
00-4309-028-01 - Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Liner 40mm 65¿ Neck Angle Per surgical technique 97-4309-003-00 Revision 4: "Complete Poly Liner insertion by snapping the appropriate 60¿ (Standard) or 65¿ (Retentive) Poly Liner Impactor to the Poly Liner Impactor Handle. Then, place the Poly Liner Impactor on the Poly Liner articular surface and forcefully strike the Poly Liner Handle with a mallet.". Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 252 (210 in USA).
Why was this product recalled?
Lot specific Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors are being recalled due to reports of alignment peg fractures. All lots of TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactors manufactured from 455 stainless steel are being retrieved, as all reported fractured instruments were manufactured with this material. The TM Reverse Shoulder Liner Impactor units that were manufactured with 13-8 stain
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 22, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2213-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2213-2012) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 22, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.