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Verso Shoulder Forked Retractor (Comprehensive Instrumentation 2 Prong Retractor) Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder

FDA device recall Z-1093-2016 · posted 2016-03-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Zimmer Biomet Inc. Verso Shoulder Forked Retractor (Comprehensive Instrumentation 2 Prong Retractor) supplied by Kirkstall Precision was made according to the W1.4034 (420 stainless) which does not conform to 420 S29 indicated on the print. All units manufactured to date were manufactured using 420 stainless. Therefore, all lots of PN: 402852 are considered in scope.
Action taken
Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 16, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The following actions are REQUIRED: Immediately locate and remove the identified device(s) listed below from circulation. Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed Response Form. Email a copy of the response form to CPWARFieldAction@zimmerbiomet.com prior to return of product. Use priority carrier for your shipment. If you have further distributed this product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action via the enclosed Dear Risk/Recall Manager notice. This letter MUST be given to hospital personnel responsible for receiving recall notices. However, you are charged with the location and return of these products. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA: Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
GAD
Quantity affected
1261 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including CA, NY, VA, IL, IN, SC, NC, AR, MO, ND, AL, PA, MI, WA, OR, LA, FL, GA, OH, KS, KY, TX, MA, AZ, NJ, UT, IO, NM, WV, MS, NE, and MD OUS: Australia, Chile, Columbia
Date initiated
2016-02-16
Date posted
2016-03-10
Date terminated
2017-05-30
Location
Warsaw, IN

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