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Biomet Orthopedics Apical Hole Plug, 3/8 - 24 threaded, TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF 123741, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.,

FDA device recall Z-0102-2008 · posted 2007-10-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
Incorrect or lack of threading: The plug component was manufactured incorrectly and does not fit with the screw hole as intended.
Action taken
The distributor was notified via phone on or about 8/9/07 and by letter dated 8/31/07 and requested to return the product. Returns included subaccounts
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LPH
Quantity affected
5
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2007-08-09
Date posted
2007-10-27
Date terminated
2009-06-26
Location
Warsaw, IN

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