—#112460

Product

Optilock T15 AO Driver (3.5mm). Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The System is intended for fractures and fracture dislocations, osteotomies and non-unions of the proximal humerus, particularly in osteopenic bone. The System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, particularly in osteopenic bone. The OptiLock VL Distal Radius Plating System is intended for use in distal radius and ulna (and other small bones), including use in osteopenic bone.

FDA product code: HXX — Screwdriver
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Catalog number: 36505; and lot numbers: 069540, 179190, 201610, 385380, 419940, 427530, 440360, 440370, 555370, 638560, 645820, and 956960.

Why it was recalled

Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw

Root cause (FDA determination)

Mixed-up of materials/components

Action the firm took

Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE'' dated August 23, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. A Fax Back Response Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to 574-372-1683. Contact the firm at 574-372-1570 for questions related to this recall.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, GA, MT, TA, AZ, WA, CA, TA, IN, NY, NJ, VA, MA, MI, MD, PA, KY, NC, UT, NH, FL, OK, CO, LA, OH, MO and SD, and the countries of Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Costa Rica.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-08-23
Posted by FDA: 2012-09-28
Terminated: 2013-08-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #112460. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.