PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Turon Shoulder Impaction Fixture REF 804-15-102 The Turon and RSP Impaction Fixtures are used in the operating room on the back table to assemble the shoulder systems for implant. The Turon Fixture is used to connect the Humeral Head to the Humeral Neck, then subsequently to assemble the Humeral Stem to the Head/Neck construct. The RSP Fixture is used to assemble the UHMWPE Socket Inserts to both the RSP Socket Shells and Monoblock Stems.

Reported: November 4, 2015 Initiated: September 14, 2015 #Z-0179-2016

Product Description

Turon Shoulder Impaction Fixture REF 804-15-102 The Turon and RSP Impaction Fixtures are used in the operating room on the back table to assemble the shoulder systems for implant. The Turon Fixture is used to connect the Humeral Head to the Humeral Neck, then subsequently to assemble the Humeral Stem to the Head/Neck construct. The RSP Fixture is used to assemble the UHMWPE Socket Inserts to both the RSP Socket Shells and Monoblock Stems.

Reason for Recall

During the Turon assembly, the impaction forces caused the polymer, black acetal copolymer form the Impaction Fixture to wear off on the lateral surface of the Humeral Stem titanium plasma spray coating.

Details

Recalling Firm
Encore Medical, Lp
Units Affected
277 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Turon Shoulder Impaction Fixture REF 804-15-102 The Turon and RSP Impaction Fixtures are used in the operating room on the back table to assemble the shoulder systems for implant. The Turon Fixture is used to connect the Humeral Head to the Humeral Neck, then subsequently to assemble the Humeral Stem to the Head/Neck construct. The RSP Fixture is used to assemble the UHMWPE Socket Inserts to both the RSP Socket Shells and Monoblock Stems.. Recalled by Encore Medical, Lp. Units affected: 277 units.
Why was this product recalled?
During the Turon assembly, the impaction forces caused the polymer, black acetal copolymer form the Impaction Fixture to wear off on the lateral surface of the Humeral Stem titanium plasma spray coating.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0179-2016.