FDA recall Z-1012-2018

Product

The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for cemented or uncemented total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures, Product labeling: LE¿O-1100-30-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-1100-40-000 REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030100_REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030110_REV D.pdf.pdf, LE¿O-110030120_REV D.pdf.pdf

Reason for recall

The screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays.

Distribution

Distribution Level: The device removal is extended to the companies US Distributors/Sales Offices and Medical Facilities that may have used, purchased, or received the affected devices. Approximately 53 units distributed to firm's international affiliates.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2017-11-28

Report date

2018-03-21

Termination date

2020-03-27

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Warsaw, IN, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1012-2018