FDA (Devices) recall action 76456
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During the Turon assembly, the impaction forces caused the polymer, black acetal copolymer from the Impaction Fixture to wear off on the lateral surface of the Humeral Stem titanium plasma spray coating.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
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Encore Medical is recalling 626 RSP Impaction Fixtures because polymer material wore off during assembly, potentially affecting the humeral stem coating.
Encore Medical is recalling 297 Turon Impaction Fixtures because polymer material wore off during assembly, potentially affecting the humeral stem coating.