[Recalled] 00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabecular Metal Humeral Stem 48 Degree 11mm x 130mm, Sterile, QTY 1, Rx Product Usage: Zimm
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | 00434811113, REF I4348-111-13 Zimmer Trabecular Metal Shoulder Humeral Stem 48 Degrees 11 mm Stem Diameter 130 mm Stem Length Trabecular Metal Humeral Stem 48 Degree 11mm x 130mm, Sterile, QTY 1, Rx Product Usage: Zimmer Trabecular Metal TM Humeral Stem is a shoulder prosthetic replacemen |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1092-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 January 2014 |
| EAN / barcode | 62267250 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: This single manufacturing lot has the potential for the bond strength between the Trabecular Metal material and substrate to be below the minimum required specification. Testing found bond strength approximately 80% of the minimum required by specification in one of the three zones of the Trabecular Metal. The other two zones exceeded the minimum specification.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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