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Z-0660-2013Class II

PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder...

Zimmer GmbH / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Biomet, Inc. began a recall of PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Biomet is recalling Part Number PT-113950 PT Hybrid Glenoid Post, following an investigation which identified that the male thread of the post may be oversized. This oversized condition can vary in degree and may lead...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0660-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Product code
KWS Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented
Reason for recall
Biomet is recalling Part Number PT-113950 PT Hybrid Glenoid Post, following an investigation which identified that the male thread of the post may be oversized. This oversized condition can vary in degree and may lead to the following three events: 1) If the PT Hybrid Glenoid Post is not fully seated into the Hybrid Base and the implant construct is implanted, then a gap of 1-3 mm will be prese
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Biomet Inc. sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices dated December 6, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The notice identified the reason for the recall including directions to immediately locate, discontinue use of the device. Surgeons were asked to continue monitoring of patients implanted. Customers were asked to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 1-888-348-9500 extension 1570. Customers with product to be returned are asked to obtain RGA # by calling 574-372-6677 . A FAX Back Response Form is to be filled out and sent within 3 days of receipt to 574-372-1683. Biomet, Attention Return Goods, Building B Recalls, 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Questions related to the notice should be directed to 574-371-1570, Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quantity in commerce
1050
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (nationwide) including the countries of , Canada, Japan, Argentina, Australia ,Netherlands, Europe and Chile.
Product codes and lots
Part 113950 Lot 093540, 093550,093570,093580,093590,093600,093610,093620,093720, 093730,093740,093760,093770,093780,282590,282600,282620,282630, 282680,282700,282710,489160,489180,489200,489210,489770,489780, 489790,714480,714550,714570,714700,714730,722210,722250,722280, 984770,984780,984790,984800,984810,984820,984830,984840, and 984850

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0660-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0660-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated