FDA Device

Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis System RSP Humeral Socket Shell DJO 9800 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 STERILE R Model numbers: 508-00-000 and 508-00-008. The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis (RSP) is indicated for use in patients with a grossly rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint with severe arthropathy or a previously failed joint replacement with a gross rotator cuff deficient shoulder joint. The patient's joint must be anatomically and structurally suited to receive the selected implant (s), and

Hazard

The device has the potential to not appropriately mate with the humeral stem.

What You Should Do

Remedy

DJO Surgical sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated April 18, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructed customers to quarantine affected products and to contact Customer Service to obtain replacement products and a RMA. Questions are directed to the Director of Commercial Logistics at 512-834-6330.

Products

Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis System RSP Humeral Socket Shell DJO 9800 Metric Blvd. Austin, TX 78758 STERILE R Model numbers: 508-00-000 and 508-00-008. The Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis (RSP) is indic
UPC
Model Number 508-00-000: lot #s: 848C1078, 848C1079, 848C1080, 848C1081, 848C1082, 848C1083, 848C1084, 848C1085, 848C1086, 848C1087  Model number: 508-00-008, lot #'s: 854C1016

Units Affected

81 units