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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1954-2013

REF 00-4309-071-40 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 40 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation used in shoulder replacement surgery. The glenosphere helmet is used to insert the glenosphere onto the base plate prior to impaction with the glenospere impactor.

Published August 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: June 28, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

There is potential for one or both tabsof theTrabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere Helmet to fracture during use and become disassociated from the device. There have been 47 reported complaints of tab fracture.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Utd.Arab.Emir.
Lot
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Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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