Identity™ SAHAF135Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024626492), received between Sep 11, 2023 and Sep 4, 2024 — classified as 5 injuries.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
Patient problems
- Hematoma3
- Fluid Discharge2
- Erythema1
- Impaired Healing1
- Pulmonary Embolism1
- Swelling/ Edema1
- Thrombosis/Thrombus1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED IN A CLINICAL STUDY THAT A PATIENT DEVELOPED A DVT/PE APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION OF A LEFT SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. THE PATIENT WAS HOSPITALIZED AND PLACED ON MEDICATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Pulmonary Embolism; Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 20138264 ↗InjurySep 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL LEFT ANATOMICAL TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. ONE MONTH POST-OP, THE PATIENT DEVELOPED SUBCUTANEOUS SWELLING REDNESS AT THE PROXIMAL INCISION, AND A HEMATOMA. THE PATIENT WAS PLACED ON CLINDAMYCIN AND DOXYCYCLINE AND WAS RESOLVED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPLICATIONS. ALL IMPLANTS REMAIN IN PLACE. NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Erythema; Hematoma; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 20137131 ↗InjurySep 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED IN A CLINICAL STUDY THAT A PATIENT DEVELOPED DRAINAGE FROM A SURGICAL SITE WOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION OF A LEFT SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. 15 DAYS POST IMPLANTATION, THE DRAINAGE SITE/HEMATOMA WAS OPENED UP AND A MAJORITY WAS EXPRESSED OUT. A DRESSING WAS APPLIED AND THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Fluid Discharge; Hematoma
MAUDE report 20136701 ↗InjuryAug 14, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Impaired Healing
MAUDE report 19982930 ↗InjurySep 11, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Fluid Discharge; Hematoma
MAUDE report 17719105 ↗
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- Comprehensive® Shoulder System 113607Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall1 report
- COPELAND SHOULDER SYSTEM 11-114647Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COPELAND SHOULDER SYSTEM 11-114643Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COPELAND SHOULDER SYSTEM 11-114641Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COPELAND SHOULDER SYSTEM 11-114644Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COMPRESS DEVICE 178787Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.