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FDA device recall Z-0372-2023 · posted 2022-12-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medacta Usa Inc
Reason for recall
A warning has been added to the Surgical Technique for NextAR Shoulder, advising verification of suitable patient conditions prior to placement of the NextAR Shoulder Target Holder: WARNING Target fixation requires adequate coracoid bone stability. Osteoporosis, weakness of the coracoid process, or other deficiencies, could lead to adverse events including bone fracture. Verify that the coracoid bone and relevant patient conditions are suitable before proceeding.
Action taken
Medacta issued an URGENT - Field Safety Notice to the surgeons on 10/28/2022 by email The notice provided the following information: "1. Description of advisory: The following Warning has been added to the Surgical Technique for NextAR Shoulder, advising verification of suitable patient conditions prior to placement of the NextAR Shoulder Target Holder: WARNING Target fixation requires adequate coracoid bone stability. Osteoporosis, weakness of the coracoid process, or other deficiencies, could lead to adverse events including bone fracture. Verify that the coracoid bone and relevant patient conditions are suitable before proceeding. The updated Surgical Technique is attached to this document and can be found at: resources.medacta.com. 2. Action to take: - Transmit this communication all end-users, ensuring it is fully understood. - Verify acknowledgment through end-user signature on the attached receipt. - Return all the signed receipts to the Regulatory Department of Medacta International. 3. Contact person and return address: Stefano Baj, Regulatory Affairs Director Medacta International SA, Strada Regina, CH-6847 Castel San Pietro, Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)91 696 60 60, Fax: +41 (0)91 696 60 66"
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
OLO
Quantity affected
14 units
Distribution
AL, FL, NH, CO, IL, SC, AR
Date initiated
2022-10-27
Date posted
2022-12-03
Date terminated
2023-10-23
Location
Memphis, TN

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