Zimmer Inc. Zimmer M/L Taper Rasp Handle, Left, 45 degrees, non-sterile; Part number 83-7712-035-01. Recall Z-0671-06 extended to include this product. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer M/L Taper Rasp Handle, Left, 45 degrees, non-sterile; Part number 83-7712-035-01. Recall Z-0671-06 extended to include this product.
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 08686700 and 08686500.
Products Sold
Lots 08686700 and 08686500.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer M/L Taper Rasp Handle, Left, 45 degrees, non-sterile; Part number 83-7712-035-01. Recall Z- due to A c-clip located near the rasp connection end of the instrument may detach during use and fall into the patient.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A c-clip located near the rasp connection end of the instrument may detach during use and fall into the patient.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm sales personnel were notified by letter dated 2/8/06 to visit each of their affected accounts and to remove the c-clip from the rasps or to remove the instrument from the hospital and return it to the firm. Similar instructions issued by letter dated 2/27/06 when the recall was extended to the two additional products.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026