Events

Recall of Biomet Compehensive Reverse Shoulder

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet, Inc..

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
    57220
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0713-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-09-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-12-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-07-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=95619
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Shoulder Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis - Product Code KWS
  • Reason
    The firm received complaints regarding fracturing of the device.
  • Action
    The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 9/13/2010 to their distributors and customers. The letters stated the reason for the recall and what may happen as a result of the fracture of the device. The notices stated that the recalled devices should be immediately located, discontinued from use, and shipped back to Biomet. Customers should follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form." If the affected product was further distributed, hospital personnel must be notified of the recall via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICES' to implanting surgeons. These letters informed the surgeons of the recall and instructed them to continue to monitor the patient for fracture of the device. Customers are to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500 ext 3755 or 3983. Questions should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-372-3983.

Device

Biomet Compehensive Reverse Shoulder
  • Model / Serial
    Lot numbers: 068700, 246790, 314260, 437920, 557030, 608210, 746530, 787230, 810390 and 883100.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution -- NY, VA, MD, AL, CO, SD, TX, and OK.
  • Product Description
    Custom Comprehensive Shoulder Bio-Modular Base, 44 mm Humeral Tray standard, sterile, REF CP561510, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN || Intended for total shoulder replacement in a reverse configuration.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582
  • 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
    USFDA