Zimmer Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm: Unusable During Training
Zimmer recalls Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm models that are unusable during sawbones shoulder training. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Two planers were found to be unusable during sawbones shoulder training.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer is recalling certain Identity Shoulder System Resection Planers because they become unusable during sawbones shoulder training exercises. This could prevent proper use of the device for rehabilitation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/59206-zimmer-identity-shoulder-system-resection-planer-35mm-unusable-during-training.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/59206-zimmer-identity-shoulder-system-resection-planer-35mm-unusable-during-training · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1098-2023
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“Zimmer Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm: Unusable During Training.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/59206-zimmer-identity-shoulder-system-resection-planer-35mm-unusable-during-training. Based on FDA recall #Z-1098-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1098-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The planers were found to be unusable during sawbones shoulder training exercises. This means they may not function properly when intended for rehabilitation use, potentially leading to ineffective training sessions.
Who’s affected
People using the Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm for sawbones shoulder training. Those who have the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the item number (SBHA4035, SBHA4040, SBHA4045, SBHA4050, or SBHA4055) and lot numbers (ZB7298335, ZB7234012, ZB3987432, etc.) on the product packaging or label.
- Brand
Zimmer- Product
Identity Shoulder System Resection Planer 35mm Resection Planer- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the item number and lot numbers on the product to see if it matches the recalled models.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 10 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, IL, MI, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TX, and WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1098-2023 (December 7, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1098-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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