Events

Recall of Device Recall 1.5x4mm HT XDrive Screw

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet Microfixation, 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
    54370
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-2206-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-08-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-08-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=92305
  • 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
    Intraosseous Fixation Screw - Product Code DZL
  • Reason
    Biomet microfixation has received a complaint from a customer who reports finding a 3.5mm length screw in one 5 pack of 4mm length screws.
  • Action
    Biomet Microfixation is recalling their 1.5x4mm HT X-drive Screws Lot Number 148530 after receiving a customer reported finding one 3.5MM screw in a package labeled as containing 4.0MM screws. Lot 148530 was packaged into one count packages 91-1504 and 5 count packages 95-1504. The 1 and 5 count packages were distributed between 12/10/2009 and 02/01/2010. Beginning on 03/17/2010 customers identified as receiving Lot 148530 HT X-drive Screws were notified of the recall by a combination of an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter, e-mail, fax and telephone calls. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and to return any affected products. They were instructed to complete the attached Inventory Reconciliation sheet and to fax it to Biomet Microfixation. Customers were also instructed to contact any customers to whom they may have further distributed the product. Questions should be directed to Christy Cain at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, ext. 468.

Device

Device Recall 1.5x4mm HT XDrive Screw
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 148530
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of FL, GA, IN, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NY, OK, TX, and VA and countries of Philippines, Japan, Brazil, and Canada.
  • Product Description
    BIOMET MICROFIXATION "1.5MM" SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT) CROSS-DRIVE SCREW, QTY 1, 1.5 X 4MM TITANIUM. REF 91-1504 1 COUNT and REF 95-1504 - 5 PACK. || BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA, WWW.BIOMETMICROFIXATION.COM. || Intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc., 1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville FL 32218-2480
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • 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