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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Stem Extractor f/Guide Bar, Part number 03.401.072. Instrumentation for extraction and revision of Epoca shoulder implants.

Z-1514-2018

March 19, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 79698
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
31
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1514-2018

Official wording

Reason: There is a potential for the connection screw of the stem extractor to break.

Code information: 09-6793, 10-2637, 10-5070, 12-2707, 14-1085, 15-8949

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and to countries of: Canada and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is a potential for the connection screw of the stem extractor to break.