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Recall of Security Enclosed Carpal Tunnel Security Blade

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
    66792
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0381-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-05-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=123472
  • 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
    Guide, surgical, instrument - Product Code FZX
  • Reason
    Security blades were manufactured oversized and potentially won't advance or may be difficult to advance through the mating security clip.
  • Action
    10/25/2013 Urgent Medical Device Recall Notifications were sent to each Distributor and Risk/Recall Manager at each direct account identifying the recalled device, possible adverse health consequences and instructing consignees to immediately locate and remove devices from circulation, following instructions on the FAX back form and returning it within 3 business days to FAX 574-372-1683 and returning product to Biomet Return Goods, 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw In 46580. Questions should be directed to 574-372-1570 M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Device

Security Enclosed Carpal Tunnel Security Blade
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog Number: 200068 Medical Device Listing Number: B008657 Lot Number Identification: 088610, 090600, 143810, 257060, 289900, 365910, 460490, 558300, 626660, 697320,767260,795090,857730,864640,979680
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Japan.
  • Product Description
    REF 200068 Security (TM) Enclosed Carpal Tunnel System || Blade ( Single) ABS /Stainless Steel || Sterile Device, Single Use Only. || Designed to release the transverse carpal ligament.
  • 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