PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.

Reported: June 1, 2016 Initiated: April 1, 2016 #Z-1819-2016

Product Description

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.

Reason for Recall

Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 1, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1819-2016.