PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation used in shoulder replacement surgery. The glenosphere helmet is used to insert the glenosphere onto the base plate prior to impaction with the glenospere impactor.

Reported: August 21, 2013 Initiated: June 28, 2013 #Z-1953-2013

Product Description

REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation used in shoulder replacement surgery. The glenosphere helmet is used to insert the glenosphere onto the base plate prior to impaction with the glenospere impactor.

Reason for Recall

There is potential for one or both tabsof theTrabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere Helmet to fracture during use and become disassociated from the device. There have been 47 reported complaints of tab fracture.

Details

Recalling Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Units Affected
3,163
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Utd.Arab.Emir.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation used in shoulder replacement surgery. The glenosphere helmet is used to insert the glenosphere onto the base plate prior to impaction with the glenospere impactor.. Recalled by Zimmer, Inc.. Units affected: 3,163.
Why was this product recalled?
There is potential for one or both tabsof theTrabecular Metal Reverse Glenosphere Helmet to fracture during use and become disassociated from the device. There have been 47 reported complaints of tab fracture.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 21, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1953-2013.