Events

Recall of Device Recall TMJ SYSTEM ARTHROSIMPLICITY Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet Microfixation, 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
    53584
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0531-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-01-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-12-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-03-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=85942
  • 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
    Kit, Surgical Instrument, Disposable - Product Code KDD
  • Reason
    Biomet microfixation, inc. is recalling their onpoint tmj kit (part numbers 24-3050, 24-3055) and arthrosimplicity tmj arthocentesis kit (part numbers 922070, 922090, 922075). these two kits contain a bd sterile disposable 60 ml luer-lok syringe, part number 309653 which is under recall by becton dickinson (recall number z-2347-2008). becton dickinson has determined that unit package seal integ.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified by a combination of telephone, fax, e-mail and certified mail. Questions related to this notice should be directed to Christy Cain at 1-800-874-7711.

Device

Device Recall TMJ SYSTEM ARTHROSIMPLICITY Kit
  • Model / Serial
    BP Syringe Codes 7298534, 7334153. Kit Lot # 697060, 697090.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Product was distributed Internationally to Argentina, Denmark, Norway, and UK. Product was distributed domestically to AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA.
  • Product Description
    BD Recalled component is labeled: || BD 60ml Syringe Luer-Lok Tip, REF 309653 STERILE. || BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA , www.bd.com. || Lots 7298534 Exp 2012-10 and 7334153 Exp 2012-11. || Component is found in: || TMJ SYSTEM ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT - EU REF 922075, STERILE PRODUCT, CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN. || DISTRIBUTED BY: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com || Kit contains individually packaged sterile products. || Kits are for lysis and lavage; the syringe is used for pumping saline into the joint.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc.

Manufacturer

Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc., 1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville FL 32218-2480
  • 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