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Recall of Device Recall Gentle Threads

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
    71526
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1944-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-06-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-22
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138106
  • 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
    Part number: 905620 lot: 824610 gentle threads interference screw 10x25mm round head is mixed with the part number: 905627 lot: 753410 gentle threads interference screw 9x35mm full thread. if the incorrect screw is used various failures may occur which may ultimately lead to revision surgery or a delay in surgery.
  • Action
    On 6/3/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE notifications were sent to the affected distributors with instructions for locating and returning the affected product. 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. 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 Gentle Threads
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: 905620 Lot: 824610
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distribution-Domestic: None. International: Australia, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Netherlands, and Brazil.
  • Product Description
    Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. || An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.
  • 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