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Terminated

RSP Baseplate Rim Planer (Size 32, 36, 40): DJO Surgical Instruments and Instrument Cases DJO surgical Encore Medical, L.P. 9800 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758 Contact information: DJO Surgical, ATTN: Customer Service, 9800 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, 1-800-456-8696 The Baseplate Rim Planer is used to prepare the bone around the peripheral rim of the reamed socket. It has a spring loaded alignment pin on the proximal (cutting) end used in both alignment of the planer and as an indication that the planer has been seated fully.

FDA Recall Z-0151-2012 · Posted 2011-11-02

Recalling FirmEncore Medical, Lp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2011-09-28
Date Terminated2013-03-29
Product Quantity133 Planers

Reason for Recall

DJO Surgical has determined that the alignment pins cannot be consistently cleaned using the technique provided in the cleaning/sterilization section of the instrument IFU.

Firm Action

DJO Surgical sent an URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letter dated September 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product. the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return the RSP Humeral Socket Reamers and RSP Baseplate Rim Planers. The RSP Humeral Socket Reamers will be reworked and returned to the customer. The Baseplast Rim Planer will be replaced when a suitable design is available. During the interim until instruments are returned, the use of FMP acetabular reamers size 42mm, 43mm, 45mm (DJO PIN 803-05-226, 227, 200) for the humeral preparation was validated to be effective to prepare the humerus for the implant. Customers were instructed to immediately notify the hospitals and surgeons using these devices and document it on the Field Safety Notice Response Form. For questions regarding this recall call 512-832-9500.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL,GA, ID, IN, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI and Internationally toGermany, South America, Italy, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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