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Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 The Biomet's Sirius

FDA device recall Z-0823-2015 · posted 2014-12-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for recall
After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 348 Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.
Action taken
Sent notices to customers dated 12/2/2014 notifying them of the recall: 5 were implanted, 3 were shipped to subsidiary for testing, and 2 are in Biomet control. Public Contact for the recall is: Audrey Daenzer, Field Action Specialist, Regulatory Compliance audrey.daenzer@biomet.com, can be contacted from Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, 574-372-1570.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDI
Quantity affected
8
Distribution
Foreign Distribution in China and Australia only.
Date initiated
2014-12-02
Date posted
2014-12-17
Date terminated
2015-10-27
Location
Warsaw, IN

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