Zimmer GmbH: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1360-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisel (Various sizes)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 15, 2018

Date Posted: April 18, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1360-2018

Event ID: 79495

Reason for Recall:

Product may contain a gap between the handle and metal chisel which can lead to failure to properly disinfect or sterilize between use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity:

Code Information:

Models: 26.08.506 OSTEO 8MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.507 OSTEO 10MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.508 OSTEO 12MM AND W/HDL 20CM/8IN 26.08.509 OSTEO 13MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN 26.08.619 OSTEO 19MM CRVD R 10 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.712 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.715 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 6 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.718 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R6 23CM/9 26.08.812 OSTEO 12MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.815 OSTEO 15MM CRVD R 8 23CM/9IN (No US distribution) 26.08.818 CHARC OSTE 18MM CRD R8 23CM/9 (No US distribution) 26.08.900 ARTHROPIC ARTH 18CM 45TUFF HDL 26.08.910 RUTREK CHIS 20CM/8 DBL CUT BLD

Distribution Pattern:

CO, IN, TX, IL

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated