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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

00 4309-049-00 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Distractor Rx, Non sterile (sterilize before use) The Glenosphere Distractor must be able to attach, connect, or mate with the Glenosphere and remove it without dislodging or loosening the base plate from the glenoid, or damaging the glenoid. Pulling the trigger releases a weight inside the Distractor. This force is transmitted to the bottom of the glenosphere dislodging it from the base plate.

Z-2055-2013

August 01, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 65677
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
771
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2055-2013

Official wording

Reason: Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilized without proper lubrication. As a result, there is a potential for the device to fail to provide impact to the Glenosphere when the trigger is pulled. In addition, there is a potential for the foot of the device to fract

Code information: Item # 00-4309-049-00 and Lot Numbers: 60452884, 60461858, 60531990, 60549559, 60605842, 60612781, 60684768, 60754281, 60815778, 60909547, 60959086, 60978338, 61029048, 61135953, 61213252, 61274877, 61334929, 61431672, 61566464, 61594740, 61690097, 61756058, 61857748, 61858851, 61889174, 61906350, 61910781, 61918666 62039450, 62096379, 62101249, 62141887, 62160965, 62215378, 62254111, 62269856, 62304206, and 62311096.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Singapore, Brazil, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Germany(with further distribution to UAE, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and South Africa,

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Zimmer is initiating a lot specific recall of the Trabecular Metal" Reverse Glenosphere Distractor due to the potential of the device not functioning properly should it be utilized without proper lubrication. As a result, there is a potential for the device to fail to provide impact to the Glenosphere when the trigger is pulled. In addition, there is a potential for the foot of the device to fract