Recall Z-0609-2014

Zimmer, Inc. · initiated December 10, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Glenosphere 36mm Part 00-4349-036-11 The reverse shoulder system is used in the treatment of the following: severe pain or significant disability in degenerative, rheumatoid, or traumatic disease of the glenohumeral joint; un-united humeral head fractures of long duration; irreducible 3 and 4-part proximal humeral fractures; avascular necrosis of the humeral head, or other difficult clinical management problems (such as a failed total shoulder arthropolastey or grossly rotator cuff deficient joint) where arthrodesis or resectional arthroplasty is not acceptable. 510(k) K130661

Codes / lots: Part 00-4349-036-11, Lot 62393502

Reason for recall

Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere medical devices due to reports of the products being packaged in the incorrect outer carton. Product labels and patient labels are correct.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups

Action taken

Zimmer sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 10, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the notification and ensure affected personnel were aware of the contents. If affected product was found, it should be quarantines and their Zimmer representative notified. The Zimmer sales representative will remove the recalled product from their facility. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-877-946-2761. .

Details

Recall number
Z-0609-2014
Initiated
December 10, 2013
Posted by FDA
December 30, 2013
Terminated
September 11, 2014
Product code
KWT – Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Quantity
25
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -USA including OH, FL, WI, MI NJ, SC, CA, NC, PA, OR, WA, TN, KY, OK, KS, AZ, TX, CO, NV and Internationally to Germany. There have been 71 distribution events. Note that this product is lot controlled and may be distributed multiple times if it was returned and returned to the shelf. 7 units have been returned, including three through the complaint process, which leaves…
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0608-2014 Class IICPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 Hip joint metal/polymer…Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal… 12/10/2013Terminated
Z-0610-2014 Class IIVersys Build-Up Block The VerSys CRC Hip System is indicated for total hip arthroplasty…Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the CPT Hip Stem, Versys Build-Up Block, and Trabecular Metal… 12/10/2013Terminated