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Biomet Straight Magnum Inserter Handle, a preparatory instrument used for acetabular component insertion; REF # or Catal

FDA device recall Z-1151-2007 · posted 2007-08-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
The instrument was manufactured incorrectly and use could result in the instrument binding to the acetabular component and cause implant to not release following inpaction.
Action taken
On 6/13/07, the firm sent a Urgent Medica Device Correction Notice to its sales force instructing them to retrieve affected units from their hospital accounts and to return them to the firm. International accounts were notified via email on 6/14/07.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
94
Distribution
World wide: USA, Australia, and Finland.
Date initiated
2007-06-14
Date posted
2007-08-07
Date terminated
2007-12-12
Location
Warsaw, IN

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