—#172155

Product

T7 Driver Solid AO (Part Number 110018541) 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: HWC — Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K142658
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 13421A 13811A 14042B 14048B 14140A 14194B 14343A 14392A 14393A 14394A 14518A 14601A 14827B 14895C 15015B 15167B 15257A 15392A

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 #172155. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.