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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder System

Reported: March 5, 2014 Initiated: October 17, 2013 #Z-1079-2014

Product Description

Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder System

Reason for Recall

As a result of complaints for disassociation of the TM Reverse Glenosphere from the Baseplate, Zimmer updated the related surgical technique and released a video to provide additional instructions to users on how to properly assemble the Glenosphere to the Baseplate.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
73,002 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Germany, India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Trabecular Metal" Reverse Shoulder System. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 73,002 units.
Why was this product recalled?
As a result of complaints for disassociation of the TM Reverse Glenosphere from the Baseplate, Zimmer updated the related surgical technique and released a video to provide additional instructions to users on how to properly assemble the Glenosphere to the Baseplate.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1079-2014.