Events

Recall of Comprehensive Shoulder Instruments Fracture Stem Inserter w/Version Control

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
    58544
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2713-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-04-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-06-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-04-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99553
  • 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
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    When the surgeon attempts to remove the inserter from the stem, the inserter may become stuck not allowing it to disengage from the stem. the stem may have to be removed from the patient in order to disengage the inserter from the stem. if the stem is removed from the patient, it could potentially cause a significant delay in the procedure or damage/fracture of the humerus which may require inter.
  • Action
    The firm, Biomet Orthopedics, sent two "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" letters one dated April 7, 2011 and the second letter dated April 12, 2011 which included an additional lot number, to its customers. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately locate and discontinue use of the noted product; carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form"; complete and return the Fax Response Form within three (3) business days via fax to 574-372-1683; use priority carrier for their shipment; If the product was further distributed, they MUST notify and give letter to Hospital personnel, and confirm receipt of this notice by calling, 800-348-9500, extension 3755 or 3756. Questions related to this notice should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-371-3756, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.

Device

Comprehensive Shoulder Instruments Fracture Stem Inserter w/Version Control
  • Model / Serial
    064320, 189990, 293840, 299010, 299020, 401800, 401810, 406610, 444560, 444600, 517880, 517960, 525360, 534260, 657870, 723150 and  727030.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico; and countries of: Australia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain and Sweden.
  • Product Description
    Comprehensive Shoulder Instruments Fracture Stem Inserter w/Version Control, REF 31-406901, Biomet Orthopedics Warsaw, IN, Instrument used to introduce the stem into the canal. || The instrument is used to insert the shoulder implant into the shoulder.
  • 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