Recall Z-1823-2016

Biomet, Inc. · initiated April 1, 2016

Class II Terminated

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

Product

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Screw, fixation, bone.

Codes / lots: Part #'s HAA60-11030 HAA60-13030 HAA60-15040 HAA60-16040 HAA60-18040 Lot #'s 016150 016210 165130 016230 133890 181600 133970 134000 181620

Reason for recall

Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.

FDA-determined cause: Equipment maintenance

Action taken

Zimmer Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated April 1, 2016, to all affected customers. Customers were instructed to locate and return the affected product, and implanting surgeons were instructed to monitor patients. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Details

Recall number
Z-1823-2016
Initiated
April 1, 2016
Posted by FDA
May 26, 2016
Terminated
May 23, 2017
Product code
HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN

Official FDA recall record

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