[Recalled] various polyethylene implants Extremities, Shoulders and Elbows BioModular Shoulder System; Comprehensive Shoulder System; Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Product Usage: Shoulder Replacement Elbow Replacement — Endot
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | various polyethylene implants Extremities, Shoulders and Elbows BioModular Shoulder System; Comprehensive Shoulder System; Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Product Usage: Shoulder Replacement Elbow Replacement |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Zimmer Biomet, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1859-2017 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 17 February 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Endotoxin levels higher than process maximum limits were discovered in the identified polyethylene components.
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
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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