Events

Rappel de Device Recall OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves

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
    63708
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0474-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2012-11-01
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2012-12-05
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2013-08-29
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114592
  • 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
    Prosthesis, shoulder, non-constrained, metal/polymer cemented - Product Code KWT
  • Cause
    The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. the surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life.
  • Action
    Biomet, Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE dated November 1, 2012 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notification letter instructed the surgeon to montior the patient as their is a potential for increased wear which have an unknown effect on implant life. For questions call 574-372-1570.

Device

Device Recall OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Catalog Number: 113740 and Lot Number Identification: 779270
  • Classification du dispositif
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    2
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WI.
  • Description du dispositif
    Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) || Product Usage: || The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • 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