Events

Recall of Device Recall Arthrotek Interference Screw

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
    64004
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0753-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-01-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-01-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-08-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=115199
  • 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
    Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
  • Reason
    Thru hole at the tip of the screw is undersized.
  • Action
    Biomet sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated January 3, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed locate and discontinue use of the affected product and return it to Biomet. recall notification was sent to all consignees on 1/4/2013. The action requires the immediate location and discontinued use of the product and its return to Biomet. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions regarding this recall call 574-267-6639, ext 1676.

Device

Device Recall Arthrotek Interference Screw
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: 909668 Lot Number Identification: 716710
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, IL, AL, OH, KY, TX , and Internationally to Australia, Columbia, Mexico, Netherlands, and Chile.
  • Product Description
    TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW || 8MMX25MM || Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet, Inc., 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw IN 46582-6989
  • 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