Zimmer Inc. Zimmer brand fracture blade plate instrument Chisel, 95 degree, small; assembly part 4705-03-10, catalog number 00-4705-003-10. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer brand fracture blade plate instrument Chisel, 95 degree, small; assembly part 4705-03-10, catalog number 00-4705-003-10.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Chisel lot number 60048084.
Products Sold
Chisel lot number 60048084.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer brand fracture blade plate instrument Chisel, 95 degree, small; assembly part 4705-03-10, cat due to The engraved calibration lines are incorrectly specified, which will result in the user obtaining a reading that the chiseling removed material to a d. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The engraved calibration lines are incorrectly specified, which will result in the user obtaining a reading that the chiseling removed material to a depth 10mm deeper than what was actually removed, thus guiding the user to select a blade plate that is longer than will fit.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm's distribution network was notified via email on 2/9/05, instructed to check their inventory and that of their customer hospitals, and to return the product to Zimmer.
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