PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.

Reported: February 6, 2013 Initiated: January 3, 2013 #Z-0753-2013

Product Description

TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.

Reason for Recall

Thru hole at the tip of the screw is undersized.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
44 units distributed
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, IL, AL, OH, KY, TX , and Internationally to Australia, Columbia, Mexico, Netherlands, and Chile.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 44 units distributed.
Why was this product recalled?
Thru hole at the tip of the screw is undersized.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0753-2013.