The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0619-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

Biomet Reverse Shoulder System Recalled for Potential Sterile Seal Breach

Biomet is recalling specific lots of the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a potential loss of sterility in an implanted device, which poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Biomet, Inc. is recalling specific lots of the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System. The recall involves 7,428 units distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, and various international markets.

The recall was initiated because specific lots of these sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to a loss of sterility for the device.

Patients who have received these implants should contact their healthcare provider for further evaluation. The affected item numbers include 115394, 115395, 115396, 115398, and a range of 180550 through 180562, excluding 180561.

The recalled product

Product
Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System, Item numbers 115394, 115395, 115396, 115398, 180550, 180551, 180552, 180553, 180554, 180555, 180556, 180557, 180558, 180559, 180560, 180562 - Product Usage: indicated for use in patients whose shoulder joint has a grossly deficient rotat
Manufacturer
Biomet, Inc.
Affected units
7,428

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Biomet, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 16 products in this recall →