Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total Recalled by Zimmer Gmbh Due to Complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder...

Date: March 18, 2015
Company: Zimmer Gmbh
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 Gmbh directly.

Affected Products

Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder.

Quantity: 30 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Complaints of difficulties to attach the Anatomical Shoulder Rasps (high resistance) or, once attached, due to difficulties to remove the handle (seizing up of the two components). This has the potential for delay in surgery.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 8 states: GA, IN, KS, MO, NY, PA, TN, WI

Affected (8 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Gmbh

Zimmer Gmbh has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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