Vanguard Knee Instruments offset reamer bushing - angled, REF 32-488519, Biomet Bridgend, UK. This instrument is used to

FDA device recall Z-0829-2011 · posted 2010-12-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Biomet, Inc.

Reason for recall

The firm has initiated the action following a report that during surgery the Offset Reamer Brushign would not mate with the prepartion mask. After a 5 minute delay in surgery the procedure was completed using another attachment that was on hand. There was no injury to the patient.

Action taken

The firm, BIOMET, sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTICES" dated September 10, 2010, addressed to the head of orthopaedic departments, trauma departments, operating departments, sterile service departments, procurement, supplies and risk management. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The letters instructed the customers to locate and immediately quarantine the recalled device; to complete and return the attached "FAX BACK RESPONSE FORM" via fax to +44 (0) 1656 645454, and the recalled device for credit via mail to Biomet UK Ltd, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, CF31 3XA. The customers were also instructed to inform all in their organization who are using or ordering the products and send a copy to the organization to which potentially affected products may have been transferred. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact the Quality Manager at +44 (0) 1656 655221 or email: david.broderick@biomet.com.

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

LXH

Quantity affected

16 units

Distribution

International distribution only: Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Denmark

Date initiated

2010-09-10

Date posted

2010-12-28

Date terminated

2011-01-19

Location

Warsaw, IN