FDA Recall Terminated

Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis System RSP Humeral Socket Shell DJO 9800 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 STERILE R Model numbers: 508-00-000 and 508-00-008. The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis (RSP) is indicated for use in patients with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a gross rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient's joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant (s), and a functional deltoid muscles in necessary to use the device.

Recall: Z-2739-2011 · Initiated April 18, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2739-2011
Event Number
58562
FEI Number
1000116912
Product Code
KWS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 18, 2011
Posted
July 6, 2011
Terminated
January 25, 2012
Address
9800 Metric Blvd, Encore Medical, Lp, Austin, TX, 78758

Description

Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis System RSP Humeral Socket Shell DJO 9800 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 STERILE R Model numbers: 508-00-000 and 508-00-008. The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis (RSP) is indicated for use in patients with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a gross rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient's joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant (s), and a functional deltoid muscles in necessary to use the device.

Reason

The device has the potential to not appropriately mate with the humeral stem.

Action

DJO Surgical sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated April 18, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructed customers to quarantine affected products and to contact Customer Service to obtain replacement products and a RMA. Questions are directed to the Director of Commercial Logistics at 512-834-6330.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, NM, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, and WA and the countries of Germany, Italy, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

81 units