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Recall Z-1548-2013 — Superior Approach Resection Guide Assembly. Indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder replacement for the relief of pain.

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2013-05-15 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-1548-2013
Date of alert
2013-05-15
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
010001814
Reported risk: Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that the slot on the resection guide is offset in the wrong direction. When the slot on the resection guide is offset in the wrong direction, the Steinman pin that is intended to hold the guide into place may not come into contact with the bone.
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