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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented

Reported: January 16, 2013 Initiated: December 12, 2006 #Z-0660-2013

Product Description

PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented

Reason for Recall

Biomet is recalling Part Number PT-113950 PT Hybrid Glenoid Post, following an investigation which identified that the male thread of the post may be oversized. This oversized condition can vary in degree and may lead to the following three events: 1) If the PT Hybrid Glenoid Post is not fully seated into the Hybrid Base and the implant construct is implanted, then a gap of 1-3 mm will be prese

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
1050
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (nationwide) including the countries of , Canada, Japan, Argentina, Australia ,Netherlands, Europe and Chile.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PT113950 PT HYBRID Glenoid Post Regenerex porous titanium construct Sterile R Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 1050.
Why was this product recalled?
Biomet is recalling Part Number PT-113950 PT Hybrid Glenoid Post, following an investigation which identified that the male thread of the post may be oversized. This oversized condition can vary in degree and may lead to the following three events: 1) If the PT Hybrid Glenoid Post is not fully seated into the Hybrid Base and the implant construct is implanted, then a gap of 1-3 mm will be prese
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 16, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0660-2013.