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FDA Device recall Z-2055-2013

00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor m…

On 2013-09-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor m… by Zimmer, citing zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilize….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2055-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-08-01
Published2013-09-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyZimmer
DistributionUS

Product

00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor must be able to attach, connect, or mate with the Glenosphere and remove it without dislodging or loosening the base plate from the glenoid, or damaging the glenoid. Pulling the trigger releases a weight inside the Distractor. This force is transmitted to the bottom of the glenosphere dislodging it from the base plate.

Reason

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilized without proper lubrication. As a result, there is a potential for the device to fail to provide impact to the Glenosphere when the trigger is pulled. In addition, there is a potential for the foot of the device to fract

Identifiers

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Item # 00-4309-049-00 and Lot Numbers: 60452884, 60461858, 60531990, 60549559, 60605842, 60612781, 60684768, 60754281,…Item # 00-4309-049-00 and Lot Numbers: 60452884, 60461858, 60531990, 60549559, 60605842, 60612781, 60684768, 60754281, 60815778, 60909547, 60959086, 60978338, 61029048, 61135953, 61213252, 61274877, 61334929, 61431672, 61566464, 61594740, 61690097, 61756058, 61857748, 61858851, 61889174, 61906350, 61910781, 61918666 62039450, 62096379, 62101249, 62141887, 62160965, 62215378, 62254111, 62269856, 62304206, and 62311096.

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-2055-2013%22

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