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WarningRecall #Z-1946-2026Medical Device

Zimmer Recalls Brand Name: Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula.

Zimmer, Inc. · Class II — Moderate Risk

Hospital operating room medical equipment — representative photo for FDA medical device recall
A hospital operating room with medical equipment (representative file photo). Specific recalled device: see recall details below. Photo: FDA / Public Domain.

Product Description

Brand Name: Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula Product Name: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Model/Catalog Number: 00-5049-011-00 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Component: N/A

Reason for Recall

Ten complaints have been received identifying issues at the time of use related to the package seal, including incomplete seals, wrinkles in the seals or peeling seals. Compromised sterile barrier may lead to clinically insignificant extension of surgery or infection leading to surgical intervention.

FDA Classification

Class II — Moderate Risk

A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI and the countries of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, EMEA, Chile.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this product. Contact the recalling firm for further instructions regarding this product.

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