ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1859-2017 ยท KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

various polyethylene implants Extremities, Shoulders and Elbows BioModular Shoulder System; Comprehensive Shoulder System; Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Product Usage: Shoulder Replacement Elbow Replacement

DateMar 27, 2017 (initiated Feb 17, 2017)
StatusTerminated
ReasonEndotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components.
Root causeProcess design
ActionOn February 17, 2017 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) - LOT SPECIFIC notifications were sent to the affected consignees via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Distributors, Sales Representatives, and Distributor Operation Managers Your Responsibilities: 1. Review this notification and ensure affected team members are aware of the contents. 2. Immediately locate and quarantine affected product in your inventory. 3. C
Quantity28,253 in total
DistributionWorldwide - US Nationwide in the ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE CHINA COSTA RICA ECUADOR GSCC INDIA ITALY JAPAN KOREA, THE REP OF (S
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K060694MODULAR HYBRID GLENOID
Biomet Manufacturing Corp, Dec 11, 2006
K080642COMPREHENSIVE REVERSE SHOULDER
Biomet, Inc., Jul 9, 2008
K992119BIO-MODULAR SHOULDER SYSTEM
Biomet, Inc., Sep 13, 1999