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Z-0980-2018Class II

Humeral Stem 55mm(Size 13)

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2017-12-08 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. began a recall of Humeral Stem 55mm(Size 13) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with incorrect lot numbers. The size difference...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0980-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Humeral Stem 55mm(Size 13) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty
Product code
HSD Prosthesis, Shoulder, Hemi-, Humeral, Metallic Uncemented
Reason for recall
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two lots of Comprehensive Humeral stems. The lots were commingled during the manufacturing process and were etched with incorrect lot numbers. The size difference between the two stem sizes is 1.1 inches. It is visually recognizable by the user that the box label does not match the contents of the box.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On December 13, 2017 an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter was issued to customers notifying them of the mix-up and requesting that they review the notification, discuss with team members, see if any product is in inventory and if so, quarantine and discontinue use. Affected product should be returned to the recalling firm. Questions or concerns can be directed to customer service at 574-371-3071.
Quantity in commerce
12
Distribution
US Nationwide in the states of MN, NJ, CA, TX, ND
Product codes and lots
PN: 113617, LN: 552850, UDI# - (01) 00880304554184 (17) 271014 (10) 552850

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0980-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0979-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0980-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated