Part 475625, Intramedullary Bone Saw, Cam Assembly Size 13 mm, The Biomet Intramedullary Bone Saw is a unique and exclus

FDA device recall Z-1243-2014 · posted 2014-03-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Biomet, Inc.

Reason for recall

Incorrect labeling on specific lots of the Intramedullary Bone Saw. The Saw Blade Assembly was identified as CAM Assembly.

Action taken

The firm, BIOMET, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY ALERT" letter dated February 26, 2014 via Fed Ex overnight to domestic consignees. Australia and GSCC were notified by email and also received a hard copy letter via mail. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter stated that this action requires the immediate location and discontinued use of the product and its return to Biomet. The Consignees were were instructed to immediately locate, discontinue use of the product and remove the identified device(s) listed; carefully follow the instructions on the FAX Back Response Form and reply within three (3) business days; complete and return Form via Fax to: 574-372-1683 prior to return of product, and use priority carrier for your shipment. If you have further distributed this product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action via enclosed "Dear Risk/Recall Manager Notice", and note that you are charged with the location and return of these products. Shipping address is Return Goods, 56 E. Bell Drive Warsaw, IN 46582. Questions related to the notice should be directed to 574-372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Root cause

Labeling False and Misleading

Status

Terminated

Product code

LXH

Quantity affected

10

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: NY, TX, MI, and M; to countries of: Australia and The Netherlands.

Date initiated

2014-02-26

Date posted

2014-03-20

Date terminated

2015-07-07

Location

Warsaw, IN