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Device product

DePuy Glenosphere orientation guide Product Usage: The glenosphere orientation guide is an instrument used in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The orientation guide is used to properly align the glenosphere.

Z-1520-2013

May 03, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Event
Event 65081
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1520-2013

Official wording

Reason: The Glenosphere Orientation Guide Instrument Used with the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder is being recalled because an arrow that is etched on the instrument was incorrectly placed on the opposite side of the instrument. Using the improperly etched arrow as a guide could potentially lead to incorrect orientation of the glenosphere implant.

Code information: Part Number 230795000/Lot Number 5120443

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and countries of: Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Switzerland and Turkey.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The Glenosphere Orientation Guide Instrument Used with the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder is being recalled because an arrow that is etched on the instrument was incorrectly placed on the opposite side of the instrument. Using the improperly etched arrow as a guide could potentially lead to incorrect orientation of the glenosphere implant.