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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for cemented or uncemented total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures, Product labeling: LE¿O-1100-30-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-1100-40-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030100_REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030110_REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030120_REV D.pdf.pdf

Z-1012-2018

November 28, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Event
Event 79257
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
85
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1012-2018

Official wording

Reason: The screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays.

Code information: Lot # 8556802, 8556803, 8556804, 8556805, 8583381, 8556910, 8556951, 8605849, 8564487, 8572431, 8610357, 8527674.

Distribution pattern: Distribution Level: The device removal is extended to the companies US Distributors/Sales Offices and Medical Facilities that may have used, purchased, or received the affected devices. Approximately 53 units distributed to firm's international affiliates.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays.