PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: July 17, 2013 Initiated: June 11, 2013 #Z-1676-2013

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
1
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including IL and MO.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 1.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1676-2013.