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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 19, 2015

ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S-4818. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France Non-sterile Made in Cork Ireland

A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-4818 Lot MAC7C14, offset humeral head trial.

Recall #
Z-2363-2015
Affected scope
21 units
Initiated
May 12, 2015
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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S… - a moderate-severity action.

ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S… was recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in August 19, 2015. Reason: A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-48…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2363-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-48….

Moderate
severity level
21 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 19, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2363-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2363-2015) was formally reported on August 19, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 12, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mahwah, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 21 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-4818 Lot MAC7C14, offset humeral head trial. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US 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, 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

21 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S-4818. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France Non-sterile Made in Cork Ireland

Reason for recall

A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-4818 Lot MAC7C14, offset humeral head trial.

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-2363-2015
Date reported August 19, 2015
Date initiated May 12, 2015
Recalling firm Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Firm location Mahwah, NJ
Affected scope 21 units
Distribution US Nationwide

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

Scale of Impact

21 units 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) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-2363-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S-4818. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. A Subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France Non-sterile Made in Cork Ireland. Recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.. Units affected: 21 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A package labeled as Part #5901-S-4818, Lot MAC7C14, standard humeral head trial, contained part # 5901-E-4818 Lot MAC7C14, offset humeral head trial.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2363-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2363-2015) 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 19, 2015. 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.