PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers - Replacement Tips, Model Number 110028522 - Product Usage: Intended to be used in surgery to relieve pain and to replace the glenoid and humeral side of the shoulder joint in order to restore mobility in a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint with severe arthropathy or a previous joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint.

Reported: April 29, 2020 Initiated: March 13, 2020 #Z-1750-2020

Product Description

Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers - Replacement Tips, Model Number 110028522 - Product Usage: Intended to be used in surgery to relieve pain and to replace the glenoid and humeral side of the shoulder joint in order to restore mobility in a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint with severe arthropathy or a previous joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint.

Reason for Recall

There were unknown bioburden levels prior to sterilization, which may affect sterility of the product.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
125
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including the states of AL, CO, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NJ, and PA. The countries of Australia, Canada, India, and Netherlands.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers - Replacement Tips, Model Number 110028522 - Product Usage: Intended to be used in surgery to relieve pain and to replace the glenoid and humeral side of the shoulder joint in order to restore mobility in a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint with severe arthropathy or a previous joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 125.
Why was this product recalled?
There were unknown bioburden levels prior to sterilization, which may affect sterility of the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 29, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1750-2020.