The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1455-2019·Announced 2019-05-29

Zimmer GmbH Recalls CBS Micro Countersink Cannulated Round-Shaft Screws

Zimmer GmbH is recalling CBS micro countersink cannulated round-shaft screws because they may be made from the wrong material.

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 material defect that could compromise safety, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer GmbH is recalling CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft screws, Item Number 503004341. The recall was initiated after an investigation identified that the products were possibly manufactured from a different material than defined in the applicable specifications.

The affected products are distributed to hospitals and medical facilities in 39 US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Texas. All items marked with "Normed" are affected by this recall.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Zimmer GmbH for further instructions on the recall process.

The recalled product

Product
CBS micro, countersink, cannulated, round-shaft, Item Number 503004341
Manufacturer
Zimmer GmbH

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)

  • All items marked with "Normed" are affected

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 76 recalled by Zimmer GmbH 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 76 products in this recall →