Recall Z-0298-2020 ยท KWT Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
BF Humeral Stem, Various Sizes, Item Nos. 00430000606 00430000613 00430000706 00430000713 00430000813 00430000817 00430000820 00430000913 00430001013 00430001017 00430001020 00430001113 00430001213 00430001217 00430001220 00430001313 00430001413 00430001417 00430001420 00430001513 00430001613 00430001713 00430001813 47430103100
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Non-highly polished implants may adhere to the LDPE bag (previous packaging configuration). |
| Root cause | Packaging change control |
| Action | The firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers on October 10, 2019. The letter informed customers that the previous version of low density polyethylene (LDPE) bag could potentially adhere to the surface of metal devices. Please note, this is separate from the previous recall for highly polished implants packaged in the previous version of the LDPE bags. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Review this notification and ensure that pertinent personnel are aware of the contents. 2. Ensure that backup devices for the affected products are available, |
| Quantity | 5,459,583 total devices |
| Distribution | Distributed nationwide. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K982981 | NEW ZIMMER SHOULDER SYSTEM Zimmer, Inc., Dec 17, 1998 |