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Device product

Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Shoulder Solution, Humeral Stem Provisional 12mm x 170mm This reusable trial device is used in orthopaedic joint replacement and is specific to the replaced joint (e.g. hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow). It can be made of metal or plastic.

Z-1676-2013

June 11, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Event
Event 65290
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1676-2013

Official wording

Reason: The firm is initiating a removal of one lot of the Bigliani/Flatow Humeral Provisional Stem (00-4301-012-17, lot 62283991) as the stems manufactured under the lot are 14mm x 170mm devices incorrectly etched and packaged as 12mm x 170mm devices.

Code information: Item 00-4301-012-17; lot 62283991

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including IL and MO.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm is initiating a removal of one lot of the Bigliani/Flatow Humeral Provisional Stem (00-4301-012-17, lot 62283991) as the stems manufactured under the lot are 14mm x 170mm devices incorrectly etched and packaged as 12mm x 170mm devices.