Zimmer, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0452-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Zimmer UNIVERSAL Power System Loaner and Modular Electric/Battery Double Trigger Handpiece. Rx only Made in Switzerland

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 10, 2015

Date Posted: December 30, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0452-2016

Event ID: 72688

Reason for Recall:

The firm identified a malfunction which made it possible for a handpiece to start by itself when the power source is connected.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 87

Code Information:

Model # 01-8507-400-00 & Model # 89-8507-400-00

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to the states of : AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated