The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0096-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Zimmer Biomet ROSA Surgical Device Recalled for Potential Force Sensor Break

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 21 ROSA Surgical Devices due to a possible break in the Force Sensor connector. The devices were distributed to facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Texas.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a potential mechanical defect (broken sensor connector) that could impact surgical guidance. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 21 units of the ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8. This computer-controlled electromechanical arm is intended for use in the operating room by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments. The recall is due to a possible break in the connector of the Force Sensor.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide to facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Texas. The source text does not report any specific illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. It is intended to be used in the operating room for the spatial positioning and orientation of an instrument holder or tool guide. Guidance is based on a pre-operative plan developed
Affected units
21

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Model Number: ROSA 2.5.8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically: