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Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder System

FDA device recall Z-1079-2014 · posted 2014-02-24 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Reason for recall
As a result of complaints for disassociation of the TM Reverse Glenosphere from the Baseplate, Zimmer updated the related surgical technique and released a video to provide additional instructions to users on how to properly assemble the Glenosphere to the Baseplate.
Action taken
In November and December 2012 Sales staff were provided updated surgical technique and associated video to share with current customers, surgeons, and risk managers. October 17, 2013 Distributors ( via E-mail),and Risk Managers and Surgeons (via traceable courier) were sent written Urgent Recall notifications of these labeling changes. Current customers are identified through an invoice search and distribution history for the affected devices for the past 12 months, since 9/1/12.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWT
Quantity affected
73,002 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Germany, India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil.
Date initiated
2013-10-17
Date posted
2014-02-24
Date terminated
2014-09-12
Location
Warsaw, IN

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RecordFirmDate
ZIMMER TRABECULAR METAL REVERSE SHOULDER SYSTEM (K052906)Zimmer, Inc.2005-12-19