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FDA Device recall Z-0979-2018

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty

On 2018-03-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty by Zimmer Biomet, citing zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with inc….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0979-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-12-08
Published2018-03-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer Biomet
DistributionUS

Product

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with incorrect lot numbers. The size difference between the two stem sizes is 1.1 inches. It is visually recognizable by the user that the box label does not match the contents of the box.

Identifiers

code_infoPN: 113633, LN: 421700, UDI# - (01) 00880304462632 (17) 271014 (10) 421700

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0979-2018%22

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