Events

Recall of Gold Slotted Screw

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet 3i, LLC.

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
    54371
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1956-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-10-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-07-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-08-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=92313
  • 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
    implant, endosseous, root-form - Product Code DZL
  • Reason
    Biomet 3i, palm beach gardens, fl is recalling their gold slotted retaining screw 3mm, model number gs300. product is out of specification - product was manufactured with a material not specified for use in this product.
  • Action
    Each US customer was contacted by telephone using a prepared phone script. Following telephone contact, Biomet 3i performed a follow-up of each call with a faxed letter. International customers were first notified by e-mail then by fax letter. Each customer was instructed to check their respective inventory for the affected product and corresponding lot number. They were then requested to fax back a response form to Biomet 3i Regulatory Services to provide feedback concerning their inventory. They were also instructed to return the affected product to Biomet 3i. Questions or concerns are directed to Kelly Taylor at the firm at 561-776-6700.

Device

Gold Slotted Screw
  • Model / Serial
    Lots 868517, 865348, and 868515.
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Product was distributed to 3 distributors, 14 direct consumer/users. Product was distributed in Japan, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, France, Netherlands, Australia, and in the US in KY, DC, IL, RI, MA, NJ and TX.
  • Product Description
    BIOMET 3i GS300 GOLD SLOTTED SCREW-3mm, STERILE, Rx Only. Made in USA. Lots 868517, 865348, and 868515. || BIOMET 3i, 4555 Riverside Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet 3i, LLC

Manufacturer

Biomet 3i, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet 3i, LLC, 4555 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-4200
  • 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