Events

Recall of Device Recall Biomet CC IBeam Tibial Plate 75mm

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
    58342
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2140-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-03-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-04-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-07-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=99936
  • 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
    knee prosthesis - Product Code JWH
  • Reason
    The firm is recalling the product due to the product's packaging being labeled "i-beam 75mm. tibial plate", but the package actually contains the "interlok 67mm. cr tibial plate".
  • Action
    Biomet Orthopedics Inc initiated an electronic communication with Direct Accounts on March 3, 2011 and instructed them to quarantine and return all remaining/unused devices to the firm. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-3983.

Device

Device Recall Biomet CC IBeam Tibial Plate 75mm
  • Model / Serial
    REF 141232, LOT J100927055
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -USA including FL, IN, and NC and the countries of Japan and the Netherlands
  • Product Description
    Biomet Interlok 67 MM fixed Cruciate Tibial Plate with locking bar CO-CR-MO/TI 6AL 4V ALLOY, REF 141232, Sterile, BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS, WARSAW. IN I-Beam Tibia Plates are knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application with or without bone cement.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet, Inc.

Manufacturer

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