Events

Recall of Device Recall Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Zimmer, 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
    65290
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1676-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-07-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118471
  • 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
    Prosthesis, shoulder, hemi-, humeral, metallic uncemented - Product Code HSD
  • Reason
    The firm is initiating a removal of one lot of the bigliani/flatow humeral provisional stem (00-4301-012-17, lot 62283991) as the stems manufactured under the lot are 14mm x 170mm devices incorrectly etched and packaged as 12mm x 170mm devices.
  • Action
    Zimmer sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification dated June 11, 2013, to all consignees via email and courier describing the affected device and problem and the risks associated with using the affected device. The notifications provided instructions for returning the affected device to Zimmer Product Service Department, 1777 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. Any questions or concerns concerning the recall, please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761. Customers may report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of these products to Zimmer by email at zimmer.per@zimmer.com. For questions regarding this recall call 800-613-6131.

Device

Device Recall Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution
  • Model / Serial
    Item 00-4301-012-17; lot 62283991
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including IL and MO.
  • Product Description
    Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Shoulder Solution, Humeral Stem Provisional 12mm x 170mm || This reusable trial device is used in orthopaedic joint replacement and is specific to the replaced joint (e.g. hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow). It can be made of metal or plastic.
  • Manufacturer
    Zimmer, Inc.

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Zimmer, Inc., 345 E Main St, Warsaw IN 46580-2746
  • 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