Zimmer GmbH Sulzerallee 8 Winterthur Switzerland Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Head 50-18 Item number: 01.04555.500 orthopedic implant - Product Usage: The Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder is designed for long-term implantation into the human shoulder joint as a total shoulder arthroplasty in combination with Zimmer or Biomet s glenoid components, or as a hemi shoulder arthroplasty. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Head 50-18 Item number: 01.04555.500 orthopedic implant - Product Usage: The Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder is designed for long-term implantation into the human shoulder joint as a total shoulder arthroplasty in combination with Zimmer or Biomet s glenoid components, or as a hemi shoulder arthroplasty.
Brand
Zimmer GmbH Sulzerallee 8 Winterthur Switzerland
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # 2941696 UDI: (01) 00889024415973 (17) 280299 (10) 2941696
Products Sold
Lot # 2941696 UDI: (01) 00889024415973 (17) 280299 (10) 2941696
Zimmer GmbH Sulzerallee 8 Winterthur Switzerland is recalling Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Head 50-18 Item number: 01.04555.500 orthopedic implant - Product due to Incorrect labeling on the products package. The label on the package shows size 50-18 whereas the implant inside the packaging size 40-14.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Incorrect labeling on the products package. The label on the package shows size 50-18 whereas the implant inside the packaging size 40-14.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm sent letter 8/21/2019 1. Review this notification and ensure that affected personnel are aware of the contents. 2. If you have affected product at your facility, quarantine the product and notify the sales representative 3. Complete Certificate of Acknowledgement and send to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com. This form will be returned even if you do not have affected products at your facility. 4. Retain a copy of the acknowledgement form with your recall records. 5. If you have further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 am and 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, your questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026