FDA Device recall Z-1523-2015
Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-05-06
On 2015-05-06 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder by Zimmer, citing complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder Rasps (high resistance) or, once attached, due to difficulties to remove the handle (seizing up of the two components)….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1523-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-03-18 |
| Published | 2015-05-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Zimmer |
| Distribution | GA, IN, KS, MO, NY, PA, TN, WI |
Product
Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder.
Reason
Complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder Rasps (high resistance) or, once attached, due to difficulties to remove the handle (seizing up of the two components). This has the potential for delay in surgery.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number(s): 13870129 & 13878179. |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1523-2015%22
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