DePuy recalls specific lots of GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System due to screw inversion during assembly, potentially causing surgical delays. Affected patients should contact DePuy for guidance.
The screw in specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic Body and GLOBAL UNITE Fracture Body was inverted during assembly to the body, which will cause the humeral stem to sit proud and may cause surgical delays.
DePuy is recalling specific lots of the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System because screws can become inverted during assembly, which may cause surgical delays. This affects patients who have received the recalled implants.
The screw in specific lots can become inverted during assembly, causing the humeral stem to sit proud. This may lead to surgical delays as the implant needs rework.
Patients who received the recalled shoulder implants from specific lots are affected. Those with the identified lot numbers are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers listed: 8556802, 8556803, 8556804, 8556805, 8583381, 8556910, 8556951, 8605849, 8564487, 8572431, 8610357, 8527674. The product is used in shoulder replacement procedures.
Reach out to DePuy Orthopaedics for guidance on next steps regarding the recalled implant.
The screw in specific lots can become inverted during assembly, causing the humeral stem to sit proud and potentially leading to surgical delays.
Lots 8556802, 8556803, 8556804, 8556805, 8583381, 8556910, 8556951, 8605849, 8564487, 8572431, 8610357, and 8527674.
The recall does not require immediate removal; contact DePuy for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DePuy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1012-2018 — DePuy DePuy Hello, I own a DePuy that is covered by recall Z-1012-2018 from DePuy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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