Recall Z-0075-2015

Biomet, Inc. · initiated September 24, 2014

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revision joint arthoplasty for use in cemented applications. Elbow joint replacement components include humeral and ulnar components, and in some instances, hinge components.

Codes / lots: Catalog Number: 414837 Lot Number: 555011

Reason for recall

An investigation identified that the product was incorrectly manufactured as a left humeral trial but is etched as a right humeral trial.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" letters dated September 24, 2014, via FedEx overnight to affected customers. The notification included a description of the reason for recall, instructions for responding to the formal recall notification, and affected product, actions to be taken. For questions call (574) 372-1570.

Details

Recall number
Z-0075-2015
Initiated
September 24, 2014
Posted by FDA
October 16, 2014
Terminated
July 14, 2015
Product code
HWT – Template
Quantity
6
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of SD, OH, CT and the country of: The Netherlands and India.
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record