The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0918-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Zimmer Biomet Flexible Shaft Instruments Recalled for Infection Risk

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 457 Flexible Shaft instruments because they may not clean adequately, posing a risk of infection.

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 risk-of-harm product (infection) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 457 units of the Flexible Shaft hip and anatomical shoulder instrument, Model Number 75.80.04. These instruments are used for bone preparation in Trauma, Hip, and Shoulder surgeries.

The recall was issued because the instruments may not be adequately cleaned when utilizing standard cleaning instructions. This potential cleaning failure could result in infection and subsequent complications for patients.

The affected products were distributed in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using these instruments and contact Zimmer Biomet for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Flexible Shaft hip and anatomical shoulder instrument used for preparation of bone in Trauma, Hip and Shoulder surgeries.; Model Number: 75.80.04
Hazard
Affected units
457

Is your product affected?

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Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →