Recalls for Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration
68 on file
- restor3d Inc.Open, ClassifiedAug 19, 2026
Due to incorrect machining of peripheral screw hole resulting in potential for improper engagement of the peripheral screws.
- Medacta Usa IncOpen, ClassifiedJun 29, 2026
Surgical instruments used during shoulder arthroplasty procedures does not progressively translate to replicate implant geometry, so the reaming guide and the stem reamer are positioned approximately 0.2 mm per size more laterally than intended, which may increase the risk of fracture in the medial region of the proximal humerus.
- Zimmer, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 23, 2026
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
- Zimmer, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 23, 2026
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
- Zimmer, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 23, 2026
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
- Zimmer, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 23, 2026
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
- Zimmer, Inc.Open, ClassifiedJun 23, 2026
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedFeb 24, 2026
Knee and Humeral socket implants contain incorrect labeling.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedNov 17, 2025
Due to products that have not completed design updates and performance testing being released/distributed. Products may not conform to design and performance criteria.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedNov 17, 2025
Due to products that have not completed design updates and performance testing being released/distributed. Products may not conform to design and performance criteria.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedNov 17, 2025
Due to products that have not completed design updates and performance testing being released/distributed. Products may not conform to design and performance criteria.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedSep 12, 2025
Reverse Shoulder humeral liners have an articular surface position outside of the dimensional specification within the labeling.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedSep 12, 2025
Reverse Shoulder humeral liners have an articular surface position outside of the dimensional specification within the labeling.
- Limacorporate S.p.AOpen, ClassifiedJun 25, 2025
There is the potential that the eccentrical adaptor with screw, black laser marking, use to identify the position may be missing.
- Limacorporate S.p.AOpen, ClassifiedJun 25, 2025
There is the potential that the eccentrical adaptor with screw, black laser marking, use to identify the position may be missing.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedJun 23, 2025
Package labeling for Altivate Reverse Torx Peripheral screw contains a different size then actual included product.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedJun 23, 2025
Package labeling for Altivate Reverse Torx Peripheral screw contains a different size then actual included product.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedJun 23, 2025
Package labeling for Altivate Reverse Torx Peripheral screw contains a different size then actual included product.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedJun 23, 2025
Package labeling for Altivate Reverse Torx Peripheral screw contains a different size then actual included product.
- Tornier S.A.S.Open, ClassifiedMay 8, 2025
A software bug in Blueprint version 4.2.1 prevents users from accessing cases initiated in previous versions of the software.
- Tornier S.A.S.Open, ClassifiedMay 22, 2024
The software bug allows for case planning with anatomic glenoid Perform / Perform Augmented implants and anatomic humeral Tornier Flex implant configurations that are incompatible and do not have regulatory approval.
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- Exactech, Inc.Open, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
The packaging of these affected UHMWPE humeral liners and glenoids are nonconforming as they do not meet the established packaging specification. They were packaged in vacuum bags that did not contain an additional oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).
- FX SHOULDEROpen, ClassifiedJan 29, 2024
Centered glenosphere box may contain an eccentric glenosphere.
- Tornier, IncOpen, ClassifiedJan 19, 2024
The incorrect device is contained in the labeled package.
- Encore Medical, LPCompletedJan 2, 2024
Mislabeling
- Encore Medical, LPCompletedJan 2, 2024
Mislabeling
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedDec 12, 2023
Coating hex did not engage with the Straight Mod Hexdriver or with the Hex Head Screw Driver
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedNov 8, 2023
Two different humeral socket Insert devices were swapped during packaging, which could result in surgeons not having the correct device for surgery, which could cause a delay in surgery.
- Tornier, IncOpen, ClassifiedOct 13, 2023
One lot of Tournier Perform Reversed Lateralized Baseplates were found to have been manufactured with 6mm spacers instead of 3mm spacers. This nonconformance prevents the central screw from being able to thread into the baseplate.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedOct 12, 2023
Reverse shoulder prosthesis package that should contain 5mmx30 screws could contain incorrect 3.5mmx30 screws. Use of incorrect screws could result in surgical delay and inadequate fixation.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedSep 19, 2023
Orthopedic device components were not subjected to final sterilization before shipment, which if implanted may lead to varying degrees of infection, which may require treatment, prolonged monitoring, and may lead to revision surgery
- Encore Medical, LpTerminatedMar 5, 2018
Broken or missing screws and retaining clips. This may be due to screw tolerance and material strength of the trial.
- Encore Medical, LpTerminatedJan 9, 2016
The trial shell mating feature on the broach is undersized.
- Encore Medical, LpTerminatedOct 16, 2015
Difficulty assembling the shell trial to the broach and the retaining ring disassembled from the screw.
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Product potentially being packaged without a taper adapter or baseplate. The package should contain one (1) baseplate and one (1) taper adapter, product may be packaged with two (2) baseplates and no (0) adapters or with no (0) baseplates and two (2) adapters
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
The device may be incorrectly laser marked as a right stem, when it should have been laser marked as a left stem.
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
The device may be incorrectly laser marked as a right stem, when it should have been laser marked as a left stem.
- Tornier, IncTerminatedUnknown
During shipping, it is possible for the Aequalis Ascend Flex humeral stem to become unseated or otherwise move within its internal packaging restraints. Movement within the packaging may cause the product to rub against the PETG blister shipping container causing the transfer of PETG material from the blister container to the stem.
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Labels with incorrect translations were identified by Exactech is a distributor in the Netherlands. The translations on the outer labels include the word " long" in all languages other than the original English version. The implants are standard length fracture stems.
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Labels with incorrect translations were identified by Exactech is a distributor in the Netherlands. The translations on the outer labels include the word " long" in all languages other than the original English version. The implants are standard length fracture stems.
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Possibility that the Equinoxe Preserve Humeral Stem, 8mm, was inadvertently packaged with an Optetrak Knee System instructions for use (IFU) rather than the Equinoxe Preserve Humeral Stem IFU as intended .
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Central Screw, 25 MM Length. It has been determined through a complaint investigation that a 40 MM length central screw was packaged and labeled as a 25 MM length central screw.
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Package is intended to contain one (1) baseplate and one (1) taper adapter; however, devices may be packaged with two (2) baseplates and no (0) adapters.
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
There were unknown bioburden levels prior to sterilization, which may affect sterility of the product.
- Exactech, Inc.CompletedUnknown
The HAT trial contains a retaining ring that has shown the potential to disengage during use.
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit
- Biomet, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
The product is being recalled due to the central screw drill seizing inside the Comprehensive VRS Inserter, which may lead to an extension of surgery to find a replacement device.
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Exactech is recalling the Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit, because it may contain a incorrect length screw.
- Exactech, Inc.TerminatedUnknown
Exactech is recalling the Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit, because it may contain a incorrect length screw.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedUnknown
Product may be mislabeled with the size etched onto products differing from the size information shown on patient sticker labels. Risks associated with this issue may include the Surgeon implanting the incorrect size; significant physical impairment, discomfort and/or disruption of treatment of underlying condition; and the patient experiencing dislocation resulting in revision surgery.
- Encore Medical, LPOpen, ClassifiedUnknown
Product may be mislabeled with the size etched onto products differing from the size information shown on patient sticker labels. Risks associated with this issue may include the Surgeon implanting the incorrect size; significant physical impairment, discomfort and/or disruption of treatment of underlying condition; and the patient experiencing dislocation resulting in revision surgery.