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Biomet bone mulch screw, 10.5mm x 20 mm, TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile, Biomet Sports Medicine, Warsaw, IN; REF 907320.

FDA device recall Z-0779-2010 · posted 2010-02-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The screw may not have the hex dimension inside of the head of the screw, which will prevent the device from being implantable. This may cause a delay in the procedure while another screw is obtained.
Action taken
Hospitals, distributors, and other customers were notified by letter dated 12/22/09 and instructed to locate and return these lots of product. Questions related to this notice should be directed to the firm at 800-348-9500 or 574-372-3983, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
169
Distribution
Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan and Norway.
Date initiated
2009-12-22
Date posted
2010-02-02
Date terminated
2010-10-22
Location
Warsaw, IN

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