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Anatomical Shoulder™ 01.04223.106Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer GmbH · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Anatomical Shoulder (33)

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024479401), received between Dec 21, 2020 and Nov 11, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).

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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Fracture2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1

Patient problems

  • Bacterial Infection1
  • Deformity/ Disfigurement1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Hematoma1
  • Pain1
  • Swelling1
  • Swelling/ Edema1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 11, 2021Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    PATIENT EXPERIENCED HEMATOMA, RADIOGRAPHIC NOTCHING, GENERAL MATERIAL FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SCREW BREAKAGE OF THE MOST CAUDAL SCREW, DEFINABLE BENDING OF THE MOST CAUDAL SCREW.

    Patient problems: Deformity/ Disfigurement; Failure of Implant; Hematoma

    MAUDE report 12795889 ↗
  • InjuryJun 14, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Fracture; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO PERIPROSTHETIC INFECTION. THERE WERE INTRA-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS CAUSED DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURES AND THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED BY 1 HOUR.

    Patient problems: Bacterial Infection

    MAUDE report 11991803 ↗
  • InjuryDec 21, 2020Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Pain; Swelling; Swelling/ Edema; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 11045684 ↗

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