Events

Recall of Greatbatch Medical Offset Reamer Handle (used in total hip arthroplasty as interface between surgical drill and acetabular reamer)

According to Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration, this recall involved a device in Australia that was produced by Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    RC-2016-RN-01593-1
  • Event Risk Class
    Class II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-12-20
  • Event Country
    Australia
  • Event Source
    DHTGA
  • Event Source URL
    https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2016-RN-01593-1
  • Notes / Alerts
    Australian data is current through July 2018. All of the data comes from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Australia.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    Greatbatch medical has identified an issue with the 00-7804-080-00 offset reamer handle, as field complaints were reported that the drive chain mechanism seizes during use. the function of the drive chain mechanism is to transmit rotational power from a mechanical drill to an acetabular reamer during a total hip arthroplasty. during seizing, the device is rendered non-functional in the operating room. the risks associated with this failure are: 1. the offset reamer handle seizes and the surgery must be completed with an alternate device, leading to a delay of 30 minutes or greater from the scheduled surgery time. 2. the offset reamer handle seizes and no replacement device is available in the hospital, leading to an interruption and rescheduling of surgery.
  • Action
    Zimmer is advising that a re-designed Offset Reamer Handle will be available in early 2017 and that customers will be notified once the replacements are available for delivery by Zimmer. In the interim, Zimmer is advising that a Straight Reamer Handle should be always be available and ready for surgical use and/or that a replacement or alternate Offset Reamer Handle, if desired, also be ready for use in a surgical procedure in or near the operating room. A Straight Reamer Handle device is commonly provided as part of the Reamer surgical set. This action has been closed-out on 28/02/2018.

Device

Greatbatch Medical Offset Reamer Handle (used in total hip arthroplasty as interface between surg...
  • Model / Serial
    Greatbatch Medical Offset Reamer Handle (used in total hip arthroplasty as interface between surgical drill and acetabular reamer)Part Number: 00-7804-080-00Lot Numbers: 56474941, 56474943, 56474944, 56474947, 56474982, 56474983, 56474990, 56596272, 56596277, 56596292, 56596366, 56596371, 56596428ARTG Number: 266809
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd

Manufacturer

Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    DHTGA