Zimmer recalls specific shoulder prosthesis models due to issues connecting the inserter during surgery, potentially causing extended procedures. Affected models include Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Micro Stem, and Mini Stem with listed serial numbers.
Five complaints received where surgeon was unable to remove and/or connect the inserter with the stem during surgery due to excess material remaining within the taper. Issue may lead to clinically significant extension of surgery to find a replacement.
Zimmer is recalling certain shoulder prosthesis models because surgeons have reported difficulty removing and connecting the inserter with the stem during surgery. This issue may lead to longer surgical procedures to find a replacement.
Excess material remains inside the taper of the prosthesis during surgery, making it difficult for surgeons to connect the inserter. This can cause the surgery to take longer than expected as they search for a replacement stem.
Surgeons who use these specific shoulder prosthesis models during hip or shoulder surgery are most at risk. Patients who have received these implants are also affected.
Check the model numbers: 113605, 113606, 113607, or 113627. Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice for each model.
Inform your surgeon about the specific model and lot numbers of your prosthesis to determine if it is affected.
Five complaints were received where surgeons were unable to remove and connect the inserter with the stem during surgery due to excess material remaining in the taper.
Check the model numbers (113605, 113606, 113607, 113627) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice for each model.
Contact your surgeon to determine if your specific model and lot numbers are affected and to discuss next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1403-2025 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1403-2025 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
