Device Recall Biomet Microfixation, Inc. Obwegeser Ramus Clamp

  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number 050801.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    International Distribution including countries of Ireland and Japan.
  • Product Description
    Obwegeser Ramus Clamp w/ wide shield, 20 cm, 8", Right. ORAL-MAXILLO-CRANIO-FACIAL SURGERY, Original OBWEGESER Instruments. Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc., Subsidiary of Biomet Microfixation, Inc. NOTE: None distributed domestically. || Cranio-maxillofacial manual instrumentation to be used to aid in the treatment and care of patients, as determined appropriate, by a trained medical professional. The Obwegeser Ramus Clamps are self-retaining clamps, used on the ascending ramus of the mandible with an extension on one of the blades (shields) to aid in retracting the soft tissue of the cheek.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc., 1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville FL 32218-2480
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “The safety of patients has always been, and continues to be, Zimmer Biomet’s top priority and it is our honor to be a leader in this industry for the past 90 years,” Zimmer Biomet told ICIJ in a statement. “We adhere to strict regulatory standards, and work closely with the FDA and all applicable regulatory agencies in each of our regions as part of our commitment to operating a first-rate quality management system across our global manufacturing network. The company added that it is focused on staying at the forefront of innovation and doing right by the millions of patients who rely on the company’s products.
  • Source
    USFDA