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