—#114363

Product

OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472662 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 13.0 thru 20.0 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable.

FDA product code: HTO — Reamer
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Part Numbers 32-472662, 13.0 thru 20.0 Lot 154590, 156980, 519470, 519480, 542290, 628890, 755530

Why it was recalled

Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that the thin shaft reamer may get stuck and not slide into the sleeve.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

The firm, Biomet, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" letter dated November 1, 2012 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately locate, discontinue use of and remove the product from circulation; and return recalled devices with directions to distribute notices, if product was further distributed; and to complete and return the enclosed FAX Back Response Form within three (3) business days to FAX # 574-372-1683. Distributors were charged with locating and returning products to Biomet ATTN: Return Goods-Building B RECALLS RGA#: _, Biomet, Inc., 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. Questions should be directed to the Field Action Coordinator at (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Japan and Netherlands.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-11-01
Posted by FDA: 2012-12-04
Terminated: 2013-04-29
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #114363. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.