Events

Recall of Device Recall DVR ePAK

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
    73140
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1082-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-01-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-03-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-09-05
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=143157
  • 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
    Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component, metal composite - Product Code LXT
  • Reason
    Components of the dvr epaks can oxidize during shipment and storage prior to use. a delay in surgery, less than 30 minutes, may occur if the surgical staff proceeds to re-sterilize the product. if oxidative material would flake off a component contained within the epak and enter the surgical field/wound an inflammatory reaction may occur. the inflammatory reaction may result in a foreign body reaction and/or metal hypersensitivity. oxidized components have failed cytotoxicity testing.
  • Action
    The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 1/29/2016 to the affected customers. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The customers were instructed to immediately locate and remove the identified device(s); carefully follow instructions on enclosed Response Form; complete and return Response Form within three (3) business days via email to CPWARFieldAction@zimmerbiomet.com prior to return of product, use priority carrier for your shipment; if you have further distributed the product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall DVR ePAK
  • Model / Serial
    All Lots.  Part number: Description:  811810050 DVR EPAK EX NRW LOCK PLT RIGHT 811811040 DVR EPAK NRW MINI LOCK PLT R 811811050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PLT R 811812040 DVR EPAK MINI LOCK PLT R 811812050 DVR EPAK DIST VLR PT STD R 811812060 DVR EPAK DISTAL VLR PLT MED RT 811812090 DVR EPAK DISTAL PLT LONG RT 811812125 DVR EPAK EXT LONG LOCK PLT R 811812175 DVR EPAK EX-EXT LONG LK PLT R 811813050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PLT R 811814050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM PLATE RIGHT 811815050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM NRW PLT RT 811817050 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE STD RT 811817150 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE WIDE RT 811818060 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLT STD RIGHT 811818160 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE WIDE RT 811820050 DVR EPAK EX NRW LOCK PLT LEFT 811821040 DVR EPAK NRW MINI LOCK PLT L 811821050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PLT L 811822040 DVR EPAK MINI LOCK PLT L 811822050 DVR EPAK LOCK PLT L 811822060 DVR EPAK MEDIUM LOCK PLT L 811822090 DVR EPAK LONG LOCK PLT L 811822125 DVR EPAK EXT LONG LOCK PLT L 811822175 DVR EPAK EX-EXT LONG LK PLT L 811823050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PLT L 811824050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM PLATE LEFT 811825050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM NRW PLT LT 811827050 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE STD LEFT 811827150 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE WIDE LT 811828060 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE STD LEFT 811828160 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE WIDE LT 811839050 DVR EPAK ULNA PLATE BILATERAL 811899001 DVR EPAK RIGHT DNI 811899002 DVR EPAK LEFT DNI 811899003 EPAK DVR C/LCK VOLR RIM RT DNI 811899004 EPAK DVR C/LCK VOLR RIM LT DNI 811899005 EPAK DVR DORSAL PLATE RT DNI 811899006 EPAK DVR DORSAL PLATE LT DNI 811899007 EPAK DVR RDL COLUMN PLT RT DNI 811899008 EPAK DVR RDL COLUMN PLT LT DNI 811899009 EPAK DVR ULNA PLT BILAT DNI 811911050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PEG RT 811912050 DVR EPAK LOCK PEG RT 811913050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PEG RT 811921050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PEG LT 811922050 DVR EPAK LOCK PEG LT 811923050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PEG LT 811999001 DVR EPAK PEG RIGHT DNI 811999002 DVR EPAK PEG LEFT DNI
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Panama; Korea; Japan; Netherlands; Ecuador; Chile; Canada; and Australia.
  • Product Description
    Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete surgical sets including plates, screws, and instruments for orthopedic fixation || The Cross lock DVR ePAK Volar Rim Plates system is intended for fixation of fractures, mal unions, and osteotomies involving the distal radius. The DVR Wrist ePAK system is intended stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions of small bones of the hand, foot, radius, ulna, ankle, humerus, scapula and pelvis, particularly in osteopenic bone.
  • 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