FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Biomet, Inc.: Custom Comprehensive Shoulder Bio-Modular Base, 44 mm Humeral Tray standard, sterile, REF CP561510, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN Intended for total shoulder replacement in a reverse configuration.
- Recall number
- Z-0713-2011
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Inc.
- Product
- Custom Comprehensive Shoulder Bio-Modular Base, 44 mm Humeral Tray standard, sterile, REF CP561510, Biomet Orthopedics, Warsaw, IN Intended for total shoulder replacement in a reverse configuration.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-09-13
- Posted
- 2010-12-16
- Terminated
- 2011-07-27
- Reason
- The firm received complaints regarding fracturing of the device.
- Root cause
- Pending
- Action
- The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 9/13/2010 to their distributors and customers. The letters stated the reason for the recall and what may happen as a result of the fracture of the device. The notices stated that the recalled devices should be immediately located, discontinued from use, and shipped back to Biomet. Customers should follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form." If the affected product was further distributed, hospital personnel must be notified of the recall via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. The firm sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICES' to implanting surgeons. These letters informed the surgeons of the recall and instructed them to continue to monitor the patient for fracture of the device. Customers are to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500 ext 3755 or 3983. Questions should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-372-3983.
- Quantity
- 45 both products
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution -- NY, VA, MD, AL, CO, SD, TX, and OK.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot numbers: 068700, 246790, 314260, 437920, 557030, 608210, 746530, 787230, 810390 and 883100.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K080642"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- KWS
- Firm FEI
- 1825034
- Firm city
- Warsaw
- Firm state
- IN
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
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