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Biomet 2.9 Micromax L-15 suture anchor, flexible long shaft, #2 blue/white maxbraid, PLLA/PGA L-15, sterile, Biomet Spor

FDA device recall Z-0611-2010 · posted 2010-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The anchor label states it contains a flexible shaft, but this lot actually contians a rigid shaft.
Action taken
Biomet Sports Medicine notified the single consignee by letter dated December 11, 2009. The firm requested that users locate and return the affected product and return a business reply card. For further information, contact Biomet at 1-800-348-9500 or 1-574-372-3983.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
6
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- Alabama.
Date initiated
2009-12-11
Date posted
2010-01-13
Date terminated
2010-10-18
Location
Warsaw, IN

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