Events

Recall of Biomet Interlok 67 mm Fixed Cruciate Tibial Plate

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    45327
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0255-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-09-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-11-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-06-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=65272
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Cruciate Tibial Plate - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    Mislabeled as to size: the package actaully contained a 71 mm tray.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via letter dated 9/18/07 to discontinue use of the product and to return it to the firm.

Device

Biomet Interlok 67 mm Fixed Cruciate Tibial Plate
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 626520.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide : Distributors in Georgia, Kentucky, Texas and Washington.
  • Product Description
    Biomet Interlok 67 mm Fixed Cruciate Tibial Plate with Locking Bar; CO-CR-MO/TI 6AL 4V Alloy; Product Number/REF 141232, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46582
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46581-0587
  • Source
    USFDA