DePuy Glenosphere orientation guide Product Usage: The glenosphere… — Class II medical device recall Z-1520-2013
Terminated recall by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., reported 2013-06-19, distributed nationwide. The Glenosphere Orientation Guide Instrument Used with the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder is being recalled beca
| Recall number | Z-1520-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-03 |
| Classified | 2013-06-07 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-06-19 |
| Terminated | 2013-08-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, CA, CH, CZ, DE, GB, TR |
| Quantity | 20 units |
| Lot numbers | 5120443 |
| Model numbers | 230795000 |
Product
DePuy Glenosphere orientation guide Product Usage: The glenosphere orientation guide is an instrument used in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The orientation guide is used to properly align the glenosphere.
Reason for recall
The Glenosphere Orientation Guide Instrument Used with the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder is being recalled because an arrow that is etched on the instrument was incorrectly placed on the opposite side of the instrument. Using the improperly etched arrow as a guide could potentially lead to incorrect orientation of the glenosphere implant.
Machine access
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