Events

Recall of Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Biomet Microfixation, 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
    69644
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0518-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-10-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-12-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-01-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=131274
  • 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
    Joint, temporomandibular, implant - Product Code LZD
  • Reason
    Laser etching on the parts is wider and deeper than the conditions previously validated.
  • Action
    BIOMET sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 17, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following steps: 1) Immediately locate and remove from circulation the items invoiced/consigned/loaned to your account. 2) Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed "Response Form." and 3)If you have further distributed these items to medical facilities, you must notify them of this action. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 9448, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. For questions regarding this recall call 904-741-9448.

Device

Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System
  • Model / Serial
    Model 24-6551TI, Lot #s: 544160A, 525190A, 525190B, 525180B, 544170A, 544180B, 544160B, 525180A, 544180A.
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including PA, MN, CA and Internationally to Australia, Netherlands, France, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System- 50mm Lft Standard Ti Mandi || Reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint
  • Manufacturer
    Biomet Microfixation, LLC

Manufacturer

Biomet Microfixation, LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Biomet Microfixation, LLC, 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