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Infusion Pump - Product Code FRN
Reason
All of the failures lead to the patient receiving less medication than intended. certain lots of the pain pump have a high failure rate associated with a cracked port housing which leads to internal or external leaks. some lots have a high failure rate associated with e2 errors.
Action
The firm sent our Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices dated 7/12/2010 to Risk Managers and Materials Managers. The recall notice listed specific lots of PainPump2 and PainPump2 BlockAid that were under recall. Consignees were told to check stock for the recalled product, quarantine the product, and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
On 9/2/2010 the firm sent out a second Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice. This notice expanded the scope of the recall to include all products distributed within the past 12 months. The shelf life of the product is 1 year -so the recall was for all product currently in the supply chain. The letter again directed consignees to locate the recalled products and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
The firm sent an additional letter dated 9/1/2010 to its customers. This letter stated that Stryker will no longer be offering any of their PainPump2 products.
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Infusion Pump - Product Code FRN
Reason
All of the failures lead to the patient receiving less medication than intended. certain lots of the pain pump have a high failure rate associated with a cracked port housing which leads to internal or external leaks. some lots have a high failure rate associated with e2 errors.
Action
The firm sent our Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices dated 7/12/2010 to Risk Managers and Materials Managers. The recall notice listed specific lots of PainPump2 and PainPump2 BlockAid that were under recall. Consignees were told to check stock for the recalled product, quarantine the product, and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
On 9/2/2010 the firm sent out a second Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice. This notice expanded the scope of the recall to include all products distributed within the past 12 months. The shelf life of the product is 1 year -so the recall was for all product currently in the supply chain. The letter again directed consignees to locate the recalled products and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
The firm sent an additional letter dated 9/1/2010 to its customers. This letter stated that Stryker will no longer be offering any of their PainPump2 products.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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Infusion Pump - Product Code FRN
Reason
All of the failures lead to the patient receiving less medication than intended. certain lots of the pain pump have a high failure rate associated with a cracked port housing which leads to internal or external leaks. some lots have a high failure rate associated with e2 errors.
Action
The firm sent our Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices dated 7/12/2010 to Risk Managers and Materials Managers. The recall notice listed specific lots of PainPump2 and PainPump2 BlockAid that were under recall. Consignees were told to check stock for the recalled product, quarantine the product, and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
On 9/2/2010 the firm sent out a second Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice. This notice expanded the scope of the recall to include all products distributed within the past 12 months. The shelf life of the product is 1 year -so the recall was for all product currently in the supply chain. The letter again directed consignees to locate the recalled products and contact Stryker to arrange return shipment of the recalled product.
The firm sent an additional letter dated 9/1/2010 to its customers. This letter stated that Stryker will no longer be offering any of their PainPump2 products.
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There are leaks in the drip chamber check valve subassembly of the solution set. a leak in a sterile pathway could allow microbial entry, which could lead to a blood stream infection.
Action
Baxter sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated September 2, 2010, via first class mail to the direct account, to the attention of the Director of Materials Management, with a copy sent to the Director of Nursing, on the same date, informing them that leaks were detected in the Drip Chamber Check Valve Subassembly used in the affected lot of Interlink System Buretrol Solution Sets. A leak in a sterile pathway could allow microbial entry, which could lead to a blood stream infection. The account was requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they have any of the affected lot and remove the affected product from inventory; call Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they can comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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Root-Form Endosseous Implant - Product Code DZE
Reason
Healing abutment may not fully seat on the implant.
Action
Consignees were notified by an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter on 09/07/2010. The letter identified the affected product and gave some background regarding the issue. It also stated the possible impact and the cases that were not affected. Consignees were instructed to contact BioHorizons Returns & Complaints Manager Rick Self at 205-986-1250, if they have unused product from the affected lot, for a Return Authorization Number and to receive replacements. The attached Notification Certification form is to be completed and returned via fax.
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System, x-ray, stationary - Product Code KPR
Reason
Potential of broken strands in the main steel cable supporting the accessory holder used with buckydiagnost and digitaldiagnost x-ray systems.
Action
Philips issued URGENT-Device Correction Notice letters dated September 9, 2010 to their consignees identifying the affected products and action to be taken by customers. The letter states that Babix holder used with Philips BuckyDiagnost and DigitalDiagnost X-Ray System - VS Wall Stand Risk of steel cable fracture in the support holder. The consignees are informed that there is a potential of broken strands at the main steel cable within the holder which cannot be recognized by the user. The firm will issue the Field Change Order (FCO) and the Service Engineer will replace the Babix holder.
Consignees can call Philips Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5 (then follow prompts) and reference to FCO 70400038 for the BuckyDiagnost X-ray system and FCO 71200046 for the DigitalDiagnost X-ray system.
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System, x-ray, stationary - Product Code KPR
Reason
Potential of broken strands in the main steel cable supporting the accessory holder used with buckydiagnost and digitaldiagnost x-ray systems.
Action
Philips issued URGENT-Device Correction Notice letters dated September 9, 2010 to their consignees identifying the affected products and action to be taken by customers. The letter states that Babix holder used with Philips BuckyDiagnost and DigitalDiagnost X-Ray System - VS Wall Stand Risk of steel cable fracture in the support holder. The consignees are informed that there is a potential of broken strands at the main steel cable within the holder which cannot be recognized by the user. The firm will issue the Field Change Order (FCO) and the Service Engineer will replace the Babix holder.
Consignees can call Philips Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5 (then follow prompts) and reference to FCO 70400038 for the BuckyDiagnost X-ray system and FCO 71200046 for the DigitalDiagnost X-ray system.
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Investigation of a recent device experience report has made us aware of a potential problem with our 6f langston dual lumen pigtail catheter (model 5540) with the following lot numbers: 548110, 548227, 548364, 548430, 548554 & 548723.
recently, it was reported that pouches containing langston pigtail catheter (model 5540) were missing a seal, posing a risk of product contamination. it is possib.
Action
Consignees were sent on 9/2/10, a Vascular Solutions "Urgent Medical Device Field Action" letter dated September 1, 2010. The letter was addressed to Cath Lab Manager. The letter descried the product and the problem. Provided instructions to examine pouches of opened boxes to see if they have not been sealed. If unsealed, they recommended to remove pouches from the current inventory. For unopened boxes they recommended to remove the boxes from the inventory. Requested consignees to complete the Field Action Customer Inventory Form included with the letter. For any questions, please contact the firm at 763-656-6032.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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Amended reason for recall: the piperacillin/tazobactam drug on the antimicrobial susceptibility cards is providing false susceptible and false resistant results for e. coli, as well as an additional 7 organisms; and the same drug is providing false resistant results for k. pneumoniae.
Action
bioMerieux issued a "Product Correction Notice" letter dated September 13, 2010, to their entire customer base (regardless of whether they ever ordered the recalled cards). The letters explained the reason for the recall and instructed the account to confirm all results for E. coli using a second method, and for K. pneumoniae, to confirm with a second method only for resistant results. These alternate test confirmations are to continue until further notice. The customers were to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form via fax at (314) 731-8689 or (919) 620-6350 which indicate that the notice has been read, the instructions provided in the "Actions Required" section were followed, and notes if they have received any reports of illness or injury related to this issue. All future shipments will include an orange multilanguage insert to go into the boxes reminding customers they must perform an alternate test for TZP/E. coli combinations and that customers must also perform an alternate method prior to reporting TZP results when a resistant result is obtained for the TZP/K. pneumoniae. Additionally, this recall letter will accompany shipments of instrument software kits for the new customers.
The recalling firm issued a press release on 10/27/10 via the Associated Press notifying the public of the recall.
The recalling firm expanded their recall to add 7 more organisms to the list of organism testing that were to be suppressed. As a result the recalling firm issued a letter dated 3/30/11 via Fed Ex on 4/4/11 flagged "URGENT PRODUCT CORRECTION NOTICE (EXPANDED RECALL), VITEK 2 Piperacillin/Tazobactam Test, Document #9300786." The letter describes the issues, how the issues impact the test results, describes the product changes that are going to take place, and provides instructions on required actions to be taken.
The product changes will involve the eventual changeover to new cards that will be created which do not contain Piperacillin/Taz
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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Stopcock, i.V. Set - Product Code FPA
Reason
During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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During packaging testing, baxter observed tears and pinholes in chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. the pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
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There are reagent barcode read errors when using reagent lot 86599m500 due to the print quality of the barcode.
Action
Abbott Laboratories sent a "Product Recall Immediate Action Required" letter dated September 7, 2010, to all customers. The letter described product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to determine if they are currently using and/or have inventory of lot 86599M500; discontinue use of and destroy any remaining inventory; inform and provide copies of letter to other laboratories if appropriate; retain the letter for laboratory records and complete and return the Customer Reply Immediate Action Required form via fax at 1-800-777-0051 or email QAGCO@abbott.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not currently have replacement material than you may continue to use this reagent lot until your laboratory receives replacement material. Upon receipt of the replacement material, discontinue use of and discard lot 86599M500 and switch to the replacement material. Contact Abbott Customer service for replacement material (1-877-4ABBOTT, Option 1).
If you or any of the health care providers you serve have any questions regarding this information, U.S. customers should call Customers Service at 1-877-4ABBOTT. Customers outside of the U.S., please contact your local Customer Service representative.
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Tubing packs may contain defective 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch tubing connectors. leaks at the shank of the connector may result in air aspiration in the venous line.
Action
Maquet Getigne Group issued Product Recall/Urgent Medical Device Corrective Action letters dated September 7, 2010 to customers, identifying the affected product, the issue prompting the recall, and actions to be taken by customers.Customers are to check their inventory for affected product. Customers with affected product are to contact Laura Olilver at 201-995-8849 for an RMA number and shipment instructions. All firms are to coomplete and return the Corrective Action Response Form.
Maquet Customer Service can bre contacted at 800-777-4222.
Irish data is current through April 2019. All of the data comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority (Ireland), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
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Advice regarding a device modification. 3rd Party Publications
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The results of an investigation into complaints revealed that trabecular metal humeral and/or zimmer¿ trabecular metal reverse humeral implants engaging in the canal earlier than expected could lead to incomplete seating of the implant, delay in surgery, humeral fracture, or the need for cement in a press-fit application.
Action
Zimmer, Inc. sent an URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated September 10, 2010 to surgeons, risk managers, and distributors. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Sales Representatives were instructed to:
a. provide the Dear Surgeon (Urgent Device Correction) letter and revised
surgical technique directly to surgeons and risk managers at facilities using
the device or
b. provide a list of facilities and surgeons using the TM Humeral and TM
Reverse shoulder systems to the Zimmer Recall Coordinator, and
c. destroy previous versions of the surgical technique, and
d. inform users of when the new surgical technique, instrument case, distal
reamers, and distal pilots will be shipped to them based on communication
from Zimmer, Inc.
Handling of returned product:
HCPs were notified to return all of the distal pilots in the scope back to
Zimmer which were to be be destroyed once the recall has been completed. They will
also be instructed to either return the reamers back to Zimmer or to remove these reamers from the TM Reverse shoulder systems sets and place into the
Bigliani/Flatow Complete Shoulder Solution set. New surgical techniques will also be introduced and the user will be asked to remove previous versions of the surgical technique from all points of use. This removal will be verified by
Zimmer Sales Representatives.
For questions regarding this recall call (574) 371-8852.
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The results of an investigation into complaints revealed that trabecular metal humeral and/or zimmer¿ trabecular metal reverse humeral implants engaging in the canal earlier than expected could lead to incomplete seating of the implant, delay in surgery, humeral fracture, or the need for cement in a press-fit application.
Action
Zimmer, Inc. sent an URGENT DEVICE CORRECTION letter dated September 10, 2010 to surgeons, risk managers, and distributors. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. Sales Representatives were instructed to:
a. provide the Dear Surgeon (Urgent Device Correction) letter and revised
surgical technique directly to surgeons and risk managers at facilities using
the device or
b. provide a list of facilities and surgeons using the TM Humeral and TM
Reverse shoulder systems to the Zimmer Recall Coordinator, and
c. destroy previous versions of the surgical technique, and
d. inform users of when the new surgical technique, instrument case, distal
reamers, and distal pilots will be shipped to them based on communication
from Zimmer, Inc.
Handling of returned product:
HCPs were notified to return all of the distal pilots in the scope back to
Zimmer which were to be be destroyed once the recall has been completed. They will
also be instructed to either return the reamers back to Zimmer or to remove these reamers from the TM Reverse shoulder systems sets and place into the
Bigliani/Flatow Complete Shoulder Solution set. New surgical techniques will also be introduced and the user will be asked to remove previous versions of the surgical technique from all points of use. This removal will be verified by
Zimmer Sales Representatives.
For questions regarding this recall call (574) 371-8852.