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Terminated

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Tray Model 115340

FDA Recall Z-1103-2017 · Posted 2017-02-11

Recalling FirmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodePAO
Date Initiated2016-12-20
Date Terminated2017-08-29
Product Quantity4388

Reason for Recall

Higher than anticipated rate of fracturing due to design. Risk of revision surgery due to fracturing.

Firm Action

On 12/20/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected Risk Managers and Distributors via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. On 2/1/2017, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL-LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected Surgeons, Risk Managers, and Distributors via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The 2/1/2017 notice identified additional product lots that had been added to the affected product list, as well as included patient monitoring guidance for surgeons.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide. CANADA AUSTRALIA CHILE COLOMBIA KOREA Netherlands

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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