Zimmer Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-0972-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter, Model Number 010000589 Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products are indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cuff.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 21, 2018

Date Posted: March 13, 2019

Recall Number: Z-0972-2019

Event ID: 81118

Reason for Recall:

The product was potentially being packaged without a taper adapter.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 52

Code Information:

Lot Numbers 994110, 921950 UDI Numbers: (01) 0 0880304 53246 5 (17) 280920 (10) 994110 (01) 0 0880304 53246 5 (17) 280913 (10) 921950

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to states of:: AR, KY, and WA.; Internationally to: Australia and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated