# FDA recall Z-1652-2026

> **Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-02-11.

## Product

Embrace Drill Tower, Standard/Lateral (25mm);  Item Number: 645-081/63;

## Reason for recall

The surgical technique for the Embrace Shoulder Instruments - Drill Tower has mixed-up article numbers in the overview of the instruments. However, the individual surgical steps described in the surgical technique are correct.

## Distribution

US distribution to states of: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, NC, OH, OK, TX, VA

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1652-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-02-11
- **Report date:** 2026-04-01

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Norderstedt, Germany

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1652-2026

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1652-2026. Retrieved 2026-07-13 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1652-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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