A Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder recall has been initiated by Zimmer Biomet after the company discovered that the devices are fracturing at a higher rate than their label states. Affected patients and their families may be eligible to pursue compensation with the help of a defective medical device lawyer.
For more information, contact Attorney Group today. We offer free, confidential, no obligation consultations. We can help answer your questions, and if you choose to pursue a case we can connect you with an affiliated Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder recall attorney who can assist you throughout the legal process.
Device Fractures Could Lead to Revision Surgery and Other Health Consequences
Due to a higher fracture rate than stated on the device’s label, Zimmer Biomet is recalling certain model numbers of their Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System. According to a recall notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), fractures may cause patients to have revision surgeries which may lead to other health consequences, including permanent loss of shoulder function, infection, or in rare cases, death. Over 3,000 devices manufactured from August 25, 2008 to September 27, 2011, are included in the recall. The FDA’s recall notice contains a full list of lot numbers.
The Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder system is a shoulder replacement device designed to help restore movement and is reportedly beneficial for patients with rotator cuff tears who have developed arthropathy, a severe type of shoulder arthritis. Initially recalled on December 15, 2016, Zimmer Biomet has asked customers to review the safety notice sent to customers in December 2016, and to identify and quarantine any affected devices in stock. The FDA reports that there are no additional specific patient monitoring instructions related to the recall in addition to existing surgical follow up protocols.
How a Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Recall Attorney Can Help
Medical device makers have a duty to provide safe products. If there are risks of harm associated with their devices, they also must provide adequate warnings. If a device maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
People injured by a defective shoulder replacement may be eligible to recover money for:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
The families of those killed may be eligible to recover money for funeral expenses and the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
For more information, contact Attorney Group. After you contact us, an attorney will follow up to answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.
Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim or file a lawsuit for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.
