Discovery Elbow System Humeral Condyle Set- Hexalobular, REF 114700, Lot 797550 Alloy, Sterile, Biomet Orthopedics Warsa
FDA device recall Z-1071-2012 · posted 2012-02-21 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- A Discovery Condyle Kit w/ Hexalobula was opened during an elbow joint replacement surgery, and was found to contain two male condyles.
- Action taken
- December 14, 2011 Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices were sent to Distributors and hospital OR managers describing the product, problem, risks associated with the recall, and actions to be taken. The notice included Instructions to locate and remove the product. Customers were asked to complete a response form and fax to 574-372-1683, prior to returning product by priority mail to the attention of Angi Dickson, Biomet , 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw, IN, USA 46580 with a copy of the response form. Receipt of the notice should also be confirmed by calling 800-348-9500, extension 3983 or 3009. Questions related to this notice should be directed to 574-371-3983 or 574-371-3009 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Root cause
- Process change control
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- JDC
- Quantity affected
- 10 units
- Distribution
- International Only Distribution -- Netherlands & UK.
- Date initiated
- 2011-12-14
- Date posted
- 2012-02-21
- Date terminated
- 2012-12-12
- Location
- Warsaw, IN
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| POROUS COATED DISCOVERY ELBOW (K051975) | Biomet, Inc. | 2005-09-06 |