Date Initiated by Firm |
March 13, 2008 |
Date Posted |
September 16, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 15, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-1658-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
47238 |
510(K)Number |
K060694
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Product Classification |
Shoulder joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis - Product Code KWT
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Product |
Biomet Hybrid Glenoid Boss Cutter; item 406150. - Surgical instrument used to prepare the natural shoulder glenoid surface for implanting a Hybrid Glenoid component. This instrument is intended to function by drilling a hole into the natural glenoid surface allowing the center boss of glenoid implant to sit within the hole, and the non-articulating surface of the glenoid implant to rest flush onto the natural glenoid surface. |
Code Information |
Lots 44550, 110100, 171760, 211530, 211550, 767940, 820310, 820330, 827250, 853810, 866590, 919780, 919790, 919800, 968270, 980230 and 980250. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biomet, Inc. 56 E Bell Dr Warsaw IN 46581-0587
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For Additional Information Contact |
800-348-9500
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The glenoid implant may not seat fully on the face of the natural glenoid due to inadequate measurement tolerances (tolerance stack-up) in the design of the cutter. Use of the instrument may lead to incomplete seating of the glenoid implant, elevating the theoretical risk of glenoid loosening, which may lead to early revision surgery. The problem may contribute to early device failure and patien
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
Consignees were notified by Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice dated 3/13/08 to discontinue use of the instruments and return to the firm. Operating room managers were sent a separate letter dated 3/13/08 and informed of the possible effects to patients from previous use of this instrument and it was suggested they monitor patients for these effects. If you have any questions contact Mary Hardesty at 1-800-348-9500 or (574) 372-3983. |
Quantity in Commerce |
189 |
Distribution |
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = KWT and Original Applicant = BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
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