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BIOMET 3i GS300 GOLD SLOTTED SCREW-3mm, STERILE, Rx Only. Made in USA. Lots 868517, 865348, and 868515. BIOMET 3i, 4555

FDA device recall Z-1956-2010 · posted 2010-07-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet 3i, LLC
Reason for recall
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 taken
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.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DZL
Quantity affected
495 screws
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 K
Date initiated
2009-10-06
Date posted
2010-07-06
Date terminated
2010-08-30
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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