—#107722

Product

REF 905570 3.5 mm Lactoscrew Anchor Size 2 white Maxbraid ,(Lactosorb L-15 resorbable copolymer ) Sterile, EO; Biomet Sports Medicine, Warsaw, IN Product Usage: The Biomet Sports Medicine Soft Tissue Anchoring Devices are resorbable repair devices used to attach soft tissue to bone.

FDA product code: HWC — Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K080088
Affected lot / code info: 40370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 377930, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 83271040370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 37793040370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 377930, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 832710, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 832710.

Why it was recalled

Biomet initiated this action following an internal audit which discovered the component level package insert was included in the product packaging in place of the end level product package insert (01-501072). This meant that the Indications, Contraindications, Possible Adverse Effects, and some Warnings are not present with the packaged device.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging

Action the firm took

Biomed Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated January 25, 2012 to distributors, hospitals, and OR managers via US mail. The notice identified the product, description of problem, possible adverse health consequences, and actions to be taken, including directions to immediately locate devices and stop device use ,with directions for return. A copy of the correct package insert was included with directions to report any procedures performed outside of indications for use. Receipt confirmation was requested by calling 800-348-9500, extension 3983 or 3009. The notice included a list of units invoiced to the account with a FaxBack Response form to be filled out and sent to the Attention of Angie Dickson, Biomet, 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw, In 46580. Questions concerning the recall should be directed to 574-371-3983 or 574-371-3009, M-F 8-5PM(EST)

Recalling firm

Firm: Biomet, Inc.
Address: 56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46582-6989

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Mexico and Netherlands.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-01-25
Posted by FDA: 2012-03-21
Terminated: 2013-04-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #107722. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.