Zimmer Inc. Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Instrumentation Distal Pilot, 8 mm diameter, 130 mm length, non-sterile, catalog no. 4309-08-13 (00-4309-008-13). Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Instrumentation Distal Pilot, 8 mm diameter, 130 mm length, non-sterile, catalog no. 4309-08-13 (00-4309-008-13).
Brand
Zimmer Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots.
Products Sold
All lots.
Zimmer Inc. is recalling Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Instrumentation Distal Pilot, 8 mm diameter, 130 mm length, non-ste due to During provisional trialing, the instrument may become stuck in the humeral canal and require surgical removal.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During provisional trialing, the instrument may become stuck in the humeral canal and require surgical removal.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
U.S. and international distributors were notified of the recall via letter dated 6/30/2006 to check customer inventories and to return recalled product to the firm. Trial implants were redesigned and reworked to eliminate the problem.
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