Events

Recall of Device Recall Intramedullary Bone Saw

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
    67618
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1243-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-02-26
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-03-20
  • 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=125848
  • 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
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Incorrect labeling on specific lots of the intramedullary bone saw. the saw blade assembly was identified as cam assembly.
  • Action
    The firm, BIOMET, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY ALERT" letter dated February 26, 2014 via Fed Ex overnight to domestic consignees. Australia and GSCC were notified by email and also received a hard copy letter via mail. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter stated that this action requires the immediate location and discontinued use of the product and its return to Biomet. The Consignees were were instructed to immediately locate, discontinue use of the product and remove the identified device(s) listed; carefully follow the instructions on the FAX Back Response Form and reply within three (3) business days; complete and return Form via Fax to: 574-372-1683 prior to return of product, and use priority carrier for your shipment. If you have further distributed this product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action via enclosed "Dear Risk/Recall Manager Notice", and note that you are charged with the location and return of these products. Shipping address is Return Goods, 56 E. Bell Drive Warsaw, IN 46582. Questions related to the notice should be directed to 574-372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall Intramedullary Bone Saw
  • Model / Serial
    Lot 239430, 239450
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: NY, TX, MI, and M; to countries of: Australia and The Netherlands.
  • Product Description
    Part 475625, Intramedullary Bone Saw, Cam Assembly || Size 13 mm, || The Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw is a unique and exclusive clinical instrument that is used to correct leg length, or rotational discrepancies in the femur.
  • 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