FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The recall — FDA Z-2216-2017

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System after it…

Class IIclassification
Z-2216-2017official record ID
Jun 7, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2216-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmZimmer Biomet, Inc.
Report dateJun 7, 2017
Recall initiation dateApr 26, 2017
Quantity16
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The product is placed into an AlOx coated PET pouch and vacuum sealed with an Argon flush. The vacuum sealed product is then placed into a Tyvek/film pouch and that pouch is heat sealed. The fully pouched product is then labeled and placed into a carton with an IFU. The carton is then labeled and shrink wrapped. The labels also include a sterilization indication dot. This system is intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty, as well as hemi-arthroplasty

Why the product was recalled

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System after it was determined that two pieces from the lot were moved to finished goods and shipped despite having an open Non-Conformance Report (NCR). The NCR indicated that one piece from the lot had scratches and the other non-confirming threads.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US including OH AZ ID PA AR MN IL CA MD CA MN NY Foreign: Canada

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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