CLASS II Device recall · Reported 2 May 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
The humeral stems trials recalled by Integra LifeSciences
Integra LifeSciences is recalling The humeral stems trials are, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1463-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79597
- Recalling firm
- Integra LifeSciences, Plainsboro, NJ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Dec 2017
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 2 May 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +121 days |
| 2 May 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling preparing the humeral canal and/or trialing. All cases resulted in a delay in surgery, with a variance of medical intervention required.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under the following labeling: Catalog Number Product Description TRL092002506 Humeral Stem Trial, 6mm TRL092002507 Humeral Stem Trial, 7mm TRL092002508 Humeral Stem Trial, 8mm TRL092002509 Humeral Stem Trial, 9mm TRL092002510 Humeral Stem Trial, 10mm TRL092002511 Humeral Stem Trial, 11mm TRL092002512 Humeral Stem Trial, 12mm TRL092002513 Humeral Stem Trial, 13mm TRL092002514 Humeral Stem Trial, 14mm TRL092002515 Humeral Stem Trial, 15mm TRL092002516 Humeral Stem Trial, 16mm
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Incidents of stem trial breakage were reported to the firm suggesting that these fractures all occurred during insertion/impaction or extraction of the humeral stem trial whiling preparing the humeral canal and/or trialing. All cases resulted in a delay in surgery, with a variance of medical intervention required.
Which lots are affected?
TRL092002506 Lot Numbers: 19419-1 15916-1 15457-1 201274-1 201893-1 2046177 TRL092002507 Lot Numbers: 19419-2 15916-2 15457-2 201274-2 201893-2 2046178 TRL092002508 Lot Numbers: 19419-3 15916-3 15457-3 201274-3 201893-3 2046179 TRL092002509 Lot Numbers: 19419-4 15916-4 15457-4 201274-4 201893-4 20461710 TRL092002510 Lot Numbers: 19419-5 15916-5 15457-5 201274-5 201893-5 20461711 TRL092002511 Lot Numbers: 19419-6 15916-6 15457-6 201274-6 201893-6 20461712 TRL092002512 Lot Numbers: 19419-7 15916-7 15457-7 201274-7 201893-7 20461713 TRL092002513 Lot Numbers: 19419-8 15916-8 15457-8 201274-8 201893-8 20461714 TRL092002514 Lot Numbers: 19419-9 15916-9 15457-9 201274-9 201893-9 20461715 TRL092002515 Lot Numbers: 19419-10 15916-10 15457-10 201274-10 201893-10 20461716 TRL092002516 Lot Numbers: 19419-11 15916-11 15457-11 201274-11 201893-11 20461717
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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