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Recall of Device Recall CurvTek Eye Needle

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
    66964
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0523-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124331
  • 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
    Forceps - Product Code HTD
  • Reason
    Inner label of pn: 906768 lot: 055450 curvtek eye needle 22mm x-large states incorrectly pn: 906760 7mm medium.
  • Action
    Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated November 26, 2013, to all affected customers. The notice identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included a Customer Response Form for customers to complete and return to the firm by FAX 574-372-1683. Customers with questions were instructed to call 574-372-1570. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-1570.

Device

Device Recall CurvTek Eye Needle
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 055450
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including MI, IA, IL, IN, and TN.
  • Product Description
    outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Single Use Gamma Sterilized, Rx || inner incorrect label: CurvTek 7 MM Medium, Single Pack Quantity -3, REF 906760 || To pass the CurvTek needle, place the jaws of the instrument utilized to grasp the needle on the sides of the needle and orient and needle parallel to the long axis of the instrument. Position the needle to follow the path of the tunnel created by the cartridges. This aligns the needle with the radius of the transosseous tunnel. Advance the needle while rotating the instrument away from the entry point. Gently feed the needle through the length of the tunnel.
  • 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