Zimmer recalls Off-Axis Alliance Glenoid Left 4-Peg Augment Reamer Guide model 110040444 due to plastic guides catching during reaming, potentially causing breakage. Affected units sold with specific lot codes.
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
Zimmer is recalling a specific orthopedic reamer guide model because plastic guides can catch during use, leading to breakage. This could cause injury during surgical procedures if the guide breaks unexpectedly.
The plastic guides in the reamer can catch during surgical reaming, causing the guide to break. This breakage could lead to complications during surgery, such as unexpected movement of surgical instruments or tissue damage.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals using the Zimmer Off-Axis Alliance Glenoid Left 4-Peg Augment Reamer Guide model 110040444 are most at risk. Patients receiving this device during surgery may also be affected.
Check for the model number 110040444 on the device. Affected units were sold with lot code 097487 and UDI-DI code (01)00889024681903(17)350531(10)097487.
Look for the model number 110040444 on the reamer guide to confirm if it is affected.
The recall is due to plastic guides catching during reaming, which can cause breakage. While this may lead to complications during surgery, it is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
Check for the model number 110040444 and lot code 097487 on the device. Affected units also have the UDI-DI code (01)00889024681903(17)350531(10)097487.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required. However, you should check the device model and lot code to confirm if it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2530-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2530-2026 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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