Events

Rappel de Biomet Compehensive Reverse Shoulder

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Biomet, Inc..

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    57220
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0712-2011
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2010-09-13
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2010-12-16
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2011-07-27
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=95618
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Shoulder Metal/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis - Product Code KWS
  • Cause
    The firm received complaints regarding fracturing of the device.
  • Action
    The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 9/13/2010 to their distributors and customers. The letters stated the reason for the recall and what may happen as a result of the fracture of the device. The notices stated that the recalled devices should be immediately located, discontinued from use, and shipped back to Biomet. Customers should follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form." If the affected product was further distributed, hospital personnel must be notified of the recall via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICES' to implanting surgeons. These letters informed the surgeons of the recall and instructed them to continue to monitor the patient for fracture of the device. Customers are to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500 ext 3755 or 3983. Questions should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-372-3983.

Device

Biomet Compehensive Reverse Shoulder
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Lot numbers: 216080, 216090, 216100, 551630, 877130, 8877160, 877180 and 877200.
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution -- NY, VA, MD, AL, CO, SD, TX, and OK.
  • Description du dispositif
    Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral Tray with Locking Ring, 49 mm standard, sterile, REF 115350, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN || Intended for total shoulder replacement in a reverse configuration.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA