Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall...

Date: December 8, 2017
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty

Quantity: 12

Why Was This Recalled?

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with incorrect lot numbers. The size difference between the two stem sizes is 1.1 inches. It is visually recognizable by the user that the box label does not match the contents of the box.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report