| Class 2 Device Recall Trabecular Metal ( TM) | |
Date Initiated by Firm | December 10, 2013 |
Date Posted | December 30, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 11, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-0609-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
66968 |
510(K)Number | K130661 |
Product Classification |
Prosthesis, shoulder, non-constrained, metal/polymer cemented - Product Code KWT
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Product | Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Glenosphere 36mm
Part 00-4349-036-11
The reverse shoulder system is used in the treatment of the following: severe pain or significant disability in degenerative, rheumatoid, or traumatic disease of the glenohumeral joint; un-united humeral head fractures of long duration; irreducible 3 and 4-part proximal humeral fractures; avascular necrosis of the humeral head, or other difficult clinical management problems (such as a failed total shoulder arthropolastey or grossly rotator cuff deficient joint) where arthrodesis or resectional arthroplasty is not acceptable. 510(k) K130661 |
Code Information |
Part 00-4349-036-11, Lot 62393502 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Zimmer, Inc. 345 E Main St Warsaw IN 46580-2746
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For Additional Information Contact | 800-613-6131 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere medical devices due to reports of the products being packaged in the incorrect outer carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling mix-ups |
Action | Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. If affected product was found, it should be quarantines and their Zimmer representative notified. The Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761.
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Quantity in Commerce | 25 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -USA including OH, FL, WI, MI NJ, SC, CA, NC, PA, OR, WA, TN, KY, OK, KS, AZ, TX, CO, NV and Internationally to Germany.
There have been 71 distribution events. Note that this product is lot controlled and may be distributed multiple times if it was returned and returned to the shelf. 7 units have been returned, including three through the complaint process, which leaves 64 affected units in the field subject to removal. |
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
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