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Recall of Device Recall Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor

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
    63781
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0533-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-11-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-12-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114761
  • 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
    Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uhmwpe, pegged, uncemented, polymer/metal/ - Product Code MBV
  • Reason
    Biomet investigation identified that the square end of the offset tibial tray adaptor locking insert is oversized and may not engage insert tool screwdriver. this could cause a possible delay in surgery greater than 30 minutes, potentially exposing the patient to the increased risks from being under anesthesia for a longer duration.
  • Action
    Biomet Recall sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices letter dated November 15, 2012 to distributors, hospital operating room(OR)managers and Surgeons receiving the affected product. The letter identified the affected product, the reason for the recall and actions to be take, including directions to immediately locate and discontinue use of the affected product. Customers were asked to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 1-888-348-9500 extension 1570. Customers with affected product to be returned are asked to obtain RGA # by calling 574-372-6677 or email: rgarequest@biomet.com. A FAX Back Response Form is to be filled out and sent within 3 days of receipt to 574-372-1683. Return product to the Attention of Audrey Daenzer, Field Action Coordinator, Biomet, Attention Return Goods, Building B Recalls, 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Questions related to the notice should be directed to 474-372-3983 or 574-371-3009, Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: 141490 Lot 378330,378320,407230,485010,505140,485000,506070,533400,54048, 439700,797820
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Japan, Korea, Panama, Puerto Rico and Thailand.
  • Product Description
    Biomet Offset Tibial Tray 2.5 mm Adaptor, REF 141490 || Sterile, QTY.1 || Product Usage: || Knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application with or without bone cement. Knee joint replacement components include femoral, tibial, and patellar components, intended for both primary and revision applications. Indications: 1) painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis when one or more compartments are involved, 2) correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity, 3) correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure
  • 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