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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.

Reported: July 8, 2015 Initiated: June 3, 2015 #Z-1944-2015

Product Description

Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.

Reason for Recall

Part Number: 905620 Lot: 824610 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head is mixed with the Part Number: 905627 Lot: 753410 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 9x35mm Full Thread. If the incorrect screw is used various failures may occur which may ultimately lead to revision surgery or a delay in surgery.

Details

Recalling Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Units Affected
53 units
Distribution
Distribution-Domestic: None. International: Australia, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, Netherlands, and Brazil.
Location
Warsaw, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head. An interference fixation screw for use in soft tissue reattachment procedures.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 53 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Part Number: 905620 Lot: 824610 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head is mixed with the Part Number: 905627 Lot: 753410 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 9x35mm Full Thread. If the incorrect screw is used various failures may occur which may ultimately lead to revision surgery or a delay in surgery.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1944-2015.