Recall Z-2541-2011 ยท KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Biomet, Inc.
Bio-modular reverse shoulder humeral tray with lock ring, 44 mm 10 degree angle, sterile, single use, REF 11-113685, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN. Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products are indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotator cuff with severe arthropathy and/or previously failed shoulder joint replacement with a grossly deficient rotator cu
| Date | Jun 9, 2011 (initiated Apr 22, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The firm is initiating this recall following an investigation which identified the rare possibility that certain units of Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Trays may contain a locking ring that is incorrectly assembled. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | The firm, Biomet Orthopedics, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 22, 2011 to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately locate the recalled product; discontinue use; return the product back to Biomet; confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500 extension 1368 or 1325, and complete and return the attached form via fax to: 574-372-1683 or mail to: Biomet, 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Customers with questions regarding this recall should call 800-348-9500 extension 1 |
| Quantity | 1,575 units all products |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including: Puerto Rico and countries including: Australia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Korea and Netherlands. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K080642 | COMPREHENSIVE REVERSE SHOULDER Biomet, Inc., Jul 9, 2008 |