Events

Recall of Device Recall LOW PROFILE NONLOCK SCREW

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
    70837
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1446-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-03-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-04-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-11
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135057
  • 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
    A biomet investigation found that the low profile non-locking screw 2.7mmx22mm screw (part number: 131227222 lot: rm105e) was anodized green and should have been anodized gold per the print.
  • Action
    On 3/18/2015, Biomet issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE to affected distributors and one medical facility. Notification included the reason for recall, description of affected product, statement of no expected patient health risk, and actions required of the addressee. Questions related to the recall notification should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Device Recall LOW PROFILE NONLOCK SCREW
  • Model / Serial
    REF 131227222 LOT RM105E
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CA, IA, NY, FL, PA, UT, NC, SC, KY, CO, MA, GA, WA, TX, OK, and IL.
  • Product Description
    LOW PROFILE NON-LOCK SCREW; 2.7mm x 22 mm; REF 131227222; || LOT RM105E. || Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.
  • 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