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Anatomical Shoulder# 01.04227.102Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer GmbH · A.S. Ball-taper for Humeral stems · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Anatomical Shoulder (33)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889024286245), received between Mar 10, 2019 and Mar 10, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K030259); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • Damage to Ligament(s)1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 10, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    PLEASE REFER TO REPORT 0009613350-2019-00114.

    Patient problems: Damage to Ligament(s); Failure of Implant; Pain

    MAUDE report 8406436 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K030259. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0232-2013 · Sep 4, 2012 · Terminated
    Anatomical Shoulder" Ball taper for humeral stem
  • Z-0227-2013 · Sep 4, 2012 · Terminated
    Anatomical Shoulder" Revision Humeral stem,7,9,12,14 and Anatomical Shoulder Fracture Humeral stem
  • Z-0223-2013 · Sep 4, 2012 · Terminated
    Anatomical Shoulder" Humeral stem

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