FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#172154

Product

T7 Driver Cannulated AO (Part Number 110018531) Product Usage: The Biomet Headless Compression Screws and Twist-Off Screws are indicated for fixation of bone fractures, fusion of a joint (arthrodesis) or bone reconstruction (osteotomy) of the mid-foot bones, metatarsal and phalanges of the foot or the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand. In the foot, these include procedures to correct Hallux Valgus (bunions), Hallux Varus and Hallux Rigidus, Hammer toe, Claw toe and Mallet toe.

FDA product code
HWCScrew, Fixation, Bone
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Orthopedic
510(k) numbers
K142658
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 13422A 13869A 13870A 14042A 14048A 14090A 14090B 14090C 14090D 14090E 14194A 14194C 14194E 14194F 14194G 14224A 14827A 14827C 14827D 14827E 14827F 14895A 14895B 15015A 15167A 15167C 15310A 15310B

Why it was recalled

There is a potential of fracture, bending or shearing of the driver.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Urgent Medical Device Removal and Notice of Discontinuation notification letters dated 3/28/19 were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions or concerns call customer service at 574-371-307.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC< SD< TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Netherlands, and Singapore.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-03-28
Terminated
2020-06-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #172154. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.