Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published March 15, 2018

Zimmer Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisels May Not Sterilize Properly

Zimmer recalls certain osteotome chisels that may not disinfect or sterilize properly due to a handle gap. Affected models include 26.08.506-910. No US distribution.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1360-2018Medical device Zimmer ›

Lower-risk recall

Product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.

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Zimmer is recalling specific osteotome chisels that may not disinfect or sterilize properly because of a gap between the handle and metal chisel. This could lead to improper sterilization of surgical instruments, risking infection. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/71709-zimmer-normed-charcot-osteotome-chisels-may-not-sterilize-properly.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/71709-zimmer-normed-charcot-osteotome-chisels-may-not-sterilize-properly · Updated August 27, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1360-2018

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“Zimmer Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisels May Not Sterilize Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated August 27, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/71709-zimmer-normed-charcot-osteotome-chisels-may-not-sterilize-properly. Based on FDA recall #Z-1360-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1360-2018%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on March 15, 2018, that Zimmer GmbH is recalling Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisels due to a potential gap between the handle and metal chisel. This defect can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize the device between uses.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Zimmer
Product: Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)
Model numbers: 26.08.506, 26.08.507, 26.08.508, 26.08.509, 26.08.619, 26.08.712, 26.08.715, 26.08.718, 26.08.812, 26.08.815, 26.08.818, 26.08.900, 26.08.910

The hazard

The product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Zimmer GmbH has had 6 other recalls since February 28, 2018. Recent examples include a mislabeled neck sleeve risk on August 8, 2024, and incorrect labeling on the Sidus Shoulder Implant on August 21, 2019. Other recent recalls of similar products include Zimmer Sterile Tourniquet Hoses (June 9, 2026) and Medline Knee Surgery Kits (June 10, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers: 26.08.506, 26.08.507, 26.08.508, 26.08.509, 26.08.619, 26.08.712, 26.08.715, 26.08.718, 26.08.812, 26.08.815, 26.08.818, 26.08.900, or 26.08.910. Note that none of these models are distributed in the US.

Brand
Zimmer
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model Numbers
Look for model numbers on the chisel: 26.08.506 through 26.08.910.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 4 states.

FDA distribution: “CO, IN, TX, IL” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Texas.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 13 months after the firm started it.

Mar 15, 2018Firm started the recall
Apr 11, 2018FDA classified it Class II
Apr 18, 2018Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Apr 25, 2019FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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What should I do if I have one?

The recall does not include US distribution, so no action is needed for US customers.

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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-1360-2018 (March 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1360-2018 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 27, 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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