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.
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Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1676-2013
- Event Number
- 65290
- Firm
- Zimmer, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 1000220733
- Product Code
- HSD
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Packaging process control
- Initiated
- June 11, 2013
- Posted
- July 10, 2013
- Terminated
- January 30, 2014
- Address
- 345 E Main St, Warsaw, IN, 46580-2746
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.
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.
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 [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 800-613-6131.
Nationwide Distribution including IL and MO.
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