Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 2, 2018
Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling …
Integra LifeSciences Corp. recalled The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under th… - a moderate-severity action.
The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under th… was recalled by Integra LifeSciences Corp. in May 2, 2018. Reason: Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred durin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1463-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Integra LifeSciences Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred durin….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1463-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1463-2018) was formally reported on May 2, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 20, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Integra LifeSciences Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plainsboro, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1619 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling preparing the humeral canal and/or trial… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1619 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under the following labeling: Catalog Number Product Description TRL092002506 Humeral Stem Trial, 6mm TRL092002507 Humeral Stem Trial, 7mm TRL092002508 Humeral Stem Trial, 8mm TRL092002509 Humeral Stem Trial, 9mm TRL092002510 Humeral Stem Trial, 10mm TRL092002511 Humeral Stem Trial, 11mm TRL092002512 Humeral Stem Trial, 12mm TRL092002513 Humeral Stem Trial, 13mm TRL092002514 Humeral Stem Trial, 14mm TRL092002515 Humeral Stem Trial, 15mm TRL092002516 Humeral Stem Trial, 16mm
Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling preparing the humeral canal and/or trialing. All cases resulted in a delay in surgery, with a variance of medical intervention required.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1463-2018 |
| Date reported | May 2, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Integra LifeSciences Corp. |
| Firm location | Plainsboro, NJ |
| Affected scope | 1619 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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