Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 7, 2017
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System after it was determined that two pie…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. recalled Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The product is p… - a moderate-severity action.
Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The product is p… was recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. in June 7, 2017. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2216-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2216-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2216-2017) was formally reported on June 7, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 26, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 16.
The documented reason for this recall is: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System after it was determined that two pieces from the lot were moved to finished … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US including OH AZ ID PA AR MN IL CA MD CA MN NY Foreign: Canada. 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
16
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System, The product is placed into an AlOx coated PET pouch and vacuum sealed with an Argon flush. The vacuum sealed product is then placed into a Tyvek/film pouch and that pouch is heat sealed. The fully pouched product is then labeled and placed into a carton with an IFU. The carton is then labeled and shrink wrapped. The labels also include a sterilization indication dot. This system is intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty, as well as hemi-arthroplasty
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a voluntary recall for a single lot of the Modular Hybrid Glenoid Base Large for the Comprehensive Shoulder System after it was determined that two pieces from the lot were moved to finished goods and shipped despite having an open Non-Conformance Report (NCR). The NCR indicated that one piece from the lot had scratches and the other non-confirming threads.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2216-2017 |
| Date reported | June 7, 2017 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 16 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US including OH AZ ID PA AR MN IL CA MD CA MN NY Foreign: Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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