Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2055-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor must be able to attach, connect, or mate with the Glenosphere and remove it without dislodging or loosening the base plate from the glenoid, or damaging the glenoid. Pulling the trigger releases a weight inside the Distractor. This force is transmitted to the bottom of the glenosphere dislodging it from the base plate.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 1, 2013

Date Posted: September 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2055-2013

Event ID: 65677

Reason for Recall:

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilized without proper lubrication. As a result, there is a potential for the device to fail to provide impact to the Glenosphere when the trigger is pulled. In addition, there is a potential for the foot of the device to fract

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 771

Code Information:

Item # 00-4309-049-00 and Lot Numbers: 60452884, 60461858, 60531990, 60549559, 60605842, 60612781, 60684768, 60754281, 60815778, 60909547, 60959086, 60978338, 61029048, 61135953, 61213252, 61274877, 61334929, 61431672, 61566464, 61594740, 61690097, 61756058, 61857748, 61858851, 61889174, 61906350, 61910781, 61918666 62039450, 62096379, 62101249, 62141887, 62160965, 62215378, 62254111, 62269856, 62304206, and 62311096.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Singapore, Brazil, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Germany(with further distribution to UAE, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and South Africa,

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated