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BIOMET MICROFIXATION, "1.5MM" SYSTEM BONE SCREW LP, SELF DRILL, X-DRIVE, SGL.LEAD AUGER POINT, 1.5 X 3.5MM, TITANIUM, NO

FDA device recall Z-1151-2010 · posted 2010-03-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Reason for recall
Biomet Microfixation is recalling Model 01-7293 an Model 99-7293-01, 1.5X3.5mm Self Drilling, Low Profile, Cross Drive screw, 5/PK was found to contain a 91-6104 (1.5X4mm High Torque, Self Drilling, Cross Drive screw.
Action taken
Biomet Microfixation Issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice". Consignees were notified of the recall instructed to indentify and return all affected product to the firm. An Inventory Reconciliation sheet should be completed and faxed to 1-904-741-9425. For further information, contact Biomet Microfixation, Global Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JEY
Quantity affected
831 screws
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States (WI), Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil and Korea.
Date initiated
2009-10-06
Date posted
2010-03-17
Date terminated
2010-04-07
Location
Jacksonville, FL

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