Class 2 Device Recall Trabecular Metal

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 28, 2013
• Date Posted: August 12, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 02, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-1953-2013
• Recall Event ID: 65502
• Product Classification: Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
• Product: REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 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.
• Code Information: 60729528 60720059 60782350 60803204 60811712 60889765 60909408 60943022 60948237 60989841 60985366 61019823 61051119 61034821 61140638 61178017 61207698 61237374 61304005 61338570 61356591 6381187 61400935 61431685 61463330 61487660 61521267 61544005 61585968 61627734 61704564 61735029 61772406 61794587 61817713 61858701 61850103 61877862 61950512 61998686 61972672 62010251 62018071 62041751 62078963 62096387 62121179 62136094 62141873 62158509 62180443 62203390 62215390 62249372 62271566 62298060
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Zimmer, Inc.; 1800 W Center St; Warsaw IN 46580-2304
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-613-6131
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Zimmer Inc sent Urgent Medical Device Recall notifications on June 28, 2013, to all affected customers. The initial letter identified the issue, possible adverse consequences and informed customers that a replacement would be available in the coming months. In addition, the letter included references to both the TM Reverse Surgical Technique and to the video available on Zimmer TV and Zimmer.com. Both resources explain in detail the proper technique for utilization of the Glenosphere Helmet. Proper utilization of the Glenosphere Helmet dramatically reduces the likelihood of fracture. Distributors will receive a copy of the surgeon letter for their reference along with the list of affected surgeons. The affected surgeons will be identified using invoice data and in cases where the surgeon is unknown, the distributor will be instructed to assist with the surgeon list. In addition, information regarding the return process for the damaged devices will be included. Questions and concerns are directed to Zimmer's customer call center (1-877-946-2761). Phase 2: As replacement devices with the new design became available for distribution, a 2nd letter was sent to the distributors. Estimated replacement device availability will begin in July 2013. The distributors will be instructed to order replacement devices as a means of completing the affected instrument cases in circulation within their territories. Instructions for the return of devices were included. For questions regarding this recall call 800-613-6131.
• Quantity in Commerce: 3,163
• Distribution: 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.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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