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The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for… recallZ-1012-2018 · DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · initiated Nov 28, 2017

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in February 2018

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  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled

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.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11 lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System. The device is being recalled because 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. Once the screw is properly assembled, there is no additional risk to the patient. Further distribution or use of the affected lots is to cease immediately.DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is not recommending prophylactic revision. The company recommends that surgeons discuss potential clinical implications and risks with symptomatic patients that received the affected lots and may have experienced a surgical delay. Please take the following actions: Please cease using the affected components immediately. Return affected devices: Medical facilities are to determine if any of the recalled devices are still on hand, and return affected devices immediately to their DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant or return them to DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction for credit following normal procedures. Reconciliation forms should be faxed to 574-371-4939. Note: The affected lots may be on consignment at your facility. Reconciliation Form: Complete the Reconciliation Form and return to your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant, email to [email protected], or fax to 574-371-4939 within five (5) days of this notice. Records: Retain a copy of the completed Reconciliation Form in your files along with this notice. Additional Notifications: Notify surgeons at your facility by providing them with a copy of this notice to ensure surgeons are aware of this recall. Forward this notice to others in your facility that need to be informed.If any affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility immediately to communicate this field action with the facility/facilities. Maintain a copy of this notice wi

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1012-2018
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 28, 2017
Posted by the FDA
Feb 27, 2018
Recalling firm
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Quantity
85
Product code
KWS
FDA submissions
K133834
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.

Product description

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

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot # 8556802, 8556803, 8556804, 8556805, 8583381, 8556910, 8556951, 8605849, 8564487, 8572431, 8610357, 8527674.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

11 devices cleared under K133834 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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