Zimmer recalls Off-Axis Comprehensive Shoulder System model 110040242 due to plastic guides catching during reaming, potentially causing breakage. Five complaints reported.
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
Zimmer is recalling a specific shoulder surgery device model because its plastic guides can catch during use, leading to breakage. This could cause complications for patients undergoing surgery.
The plastic guides in this surgical device can catch during the reaming process, causing the device to break. This breakage could lead to complications during surgery, though the risk is low based on the number of complaints.
Surgical patients and medical professionals using the Off-Axis Comprehensive Shoulder System model 110040242. Those with the specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the model number 110040242 on the device. The affected units have specific lot numbers: 099471, 099473, 099474, or 099475.
Look for the model number 110040242 on the device to confirm it is affected.
The device has been reported to cause breakage in rare cases, but the risk is low based on the number of complaints.
Check for the model number 110040242 and lot numbers 099471, 099473, 099474, or 099475.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2529-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2529-2026 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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