Zimmer Biomet Recall: Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate
Zimmer Biomet recalls specific model of shoulder replacement implants due to potential packaging without taper adapter. Affected units may need verification and action.
Lower-risk recall
The product was potentially being packaged without a taper adapter.
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What happened, in plain English
Zimmer Biomet is recalling a specific shoulder replacement implant model because it might have been shipped without the required taper adapter. This could lead to improper fitting and complications during surgery. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69215-zimmer-biomet-recall-comprehensive-reverse-shoulder-system-glenosphere-mini-baseplate.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69215-zimmer-biomet-recall-comprehensive-reverse-shoulder-system-glenosphere-mini-baseplate · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0972-2019
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“Zimmer Biomet Recall: Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69215-zimmer-biomet-recall-comprehensive-reverse-shoulder-system-glenosphere-mini-baseplate. Based on FDA recall #Z-0972-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0972-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The implant might be shipped without the taper adapter, which is necessary for proper surgical fitting. Without this component, the implant could not function correctly during surgery, potentially causing complications.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the specific model number 010000589 shoulder implants from Zimmer Biomet are affected. Surgeons and medical staff handling these implants during procedures are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model number 010000589 on the implant packaging or label. Verify lot numbers 994110 or 921950 and UDI numbers as listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Zimmer Biomet- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the model number, lot numbers, and UDI numbers on the implant packaging to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to states of:: AR, KY, and WA.; Internationally to: Australia and Japan.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arkansas, Kentucky, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this recall dangerous?
The recall is for potential packaging without the taper adapter, which could affect surgical fitting. However, the hazard level is low risk as it does not cause immediate injury in normal use.
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Where this comes from
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-0972-2019 (December 21, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0972-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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