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Terminated

Comprehensive Shoulder System, 4 mm, 122 mm long, Primary Shoulder Stem, Ti-6Al-4V, Standard Length Porous Plasma. Shoulder joint replacement components include humeral stems, humeral heads, and glenoid components.

FDA Recall Z-1755-2015 · Posted 2015-06-11

Recalling FirmBiomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMBF
Date Initiated2015-04-16
Date Terminated2016-05-16
Product Quantity2

Reason for Recall

Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Firm Action

Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated April 29, 2015 to affected customers via Fed-Ex. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return it along with recalled product to Biomet. For questions callt (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AR, CA, IL, IN, PA, FL, KS, LA, WI, VA, MA, MD, NJ, UT, NC, TX, AL, MI, KY, OH, SD, MO, GA, NV, WA and the countries of: Europe, Canada, Japan, Chile, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, Thailand, Argentina, Australia, and China.

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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