FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#130153

Product

Compress Face Reamer Product Usage: Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement, tumor resections, revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty, and trauma.

FDA product code
HTOReamer
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info
Catalog numbers: 32-481000  Lot Numbers: 615860, 765230  Catalog Number: 32-481001 Lot Number Identification: 121450, 392410, 765250, 974290

Why it was recalled

Investigation determined that units supplied were missing the 4x21 degree helix angle.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

On September 17, 2014, "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" was sent to the consignee Biomet Global Supply Chain Center (GSCC) by email and FedEx. GSCC notified all of the customers within Europe, the Middle East, and Asia that received the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions, call (574) 372-1570.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, Indiana 46581

Distribution

Distribution pattern
International Distribution in the countries of Netherlands, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-17
Posted by FDA
2014-10-06
Terminated
2015-07-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #130153. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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