Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1437-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Quantity | 21,675 |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
GLOBAL Anchor Peg Glenoid Plus (APG+) 2.5MM Breakaway Guide Pin Part # 2230-00-019, Non-Sterile, DePuy, Johnson & Johnson Product Usage: Usage: The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is a single-use instrument that is used to assist the surgeon in the orientation of the cannulated reamer(s) and cannulated central drills in the preparation of the glenoid surface. The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is validated for use with the GLOBAL APG+, GLOBAL STEPTECH APG, and DELTA XTEND Systems. The guide pin is scored in three locations, which allows the surgeon to select a desired pin length. The single-use shoulder instrument is made from 316L Stainless Steel.
Why the product was recalled
Urgent Device Correction notifications are being sent to USA distributors with follow-up to surgeons concerning updated surgical techniques stressing the possibility of the shoulder pin guide breaking and potentially being left in the patient.
Distribution information
USA Nationwide Distribution including Canada
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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