RecallRadar

FDA Device recall Z-1360-2018

Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)

On 2018-04-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes) by Zimmer, citing product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.

Read the official FDA Device notice

AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1360-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-03-15
Published2018-04-18
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyZimmer
DistributionCO, IL, IN, TX

Product

Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)

Reason

Product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.

Identifiers

code_info
Models: 26.08.506 OSTEO 8MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.507 OSTEO 10MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.508 OSTEO 12MM AND W…Models: 26.08.506 OSTEO 8MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.507 OSTEO 10MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.508 OSTEO 12MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.509 OSTEO 13MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN 26.08.619 OSTEO 19MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.712 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.715 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.718 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R6 23CM/9 26.08.812 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.815 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.818 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R8 23CM/9 (No US distribution) 26.08.900 ARTHROPIC ARTH 18CM 45TUFF HDL 26.08.910 RUTREK CHIS 20CM/8 DBL CUT BLD

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-1360-2018%22

RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.