The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for cemented or uncemented total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replace

FDA device recall Z-1012-2018 · posted 2018-02-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Reason for recall

The screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays.

Action taken

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11 lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System. The device is being recalled because the screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays. Once the screw is properly assembled, there is no additional risk to the patient. Further distribution or use of the affected lots is to cease immediately.DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is not recommending prophylactic revision. The company recommends that surgeons discuss potential clinical implications and risks with symptomatic patients that received the affected lots and may have experienced a surgical delay. Please take the following actions: Please cease using the affected components immediately. Return affected devices: Medical facilities are to determine if any of the recalled devices are still on hand, and return affected devices immediately to their DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant or return them to DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction for credit following normal procedures. Reconciliation forms should be faxed to 574-371-4939. Note: The affected lots may be on consignment at your facility. Reconciliation Form: Complete the Reconciliation Form and return to your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant, email to DPYUS-JointReconFieldActions@its.jnj.com, or fax to 574-371-4939 within five (5) days of this notice. Records: Retain a copy of the completed Reconciliation Form in your files along with this notice. Additional Notifications: Notify surgeons at your facility by providing them with a copy of this notice to ensure surgeons are aware of this recall. Forward this notice to others in your facility that need to be informed.If any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility immediately to communicate this field action with the facility/facilities. Maintain a copy of this notice wi

Root cause

Employee error

Status

Terminated

Product code

KWS

Quantity affected

85

Distribution

Distribution Level: The device removal is extended to the companies US Distributors/Sales Offices and Medical Facilities that may have used, purchased, or received the affected devices. Approximately

Date initiated

2017-11-28

Date posted

2018-02-27

Date terminated

2020-03-27

Location

Warsaw, IN

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