FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: 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.

Recall: Z-0474-2013 · Reported December 12, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0474-2013
Event ID
63708
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
December 12, 2012
Initiation Date
November 1, 2012
Classification Date
December 4, 2012
Termination Date
August 29, 2013
Address
56 E Bell Dr, N/A, Warsaw, IN, 46582-6989, United States

Description

Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: 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.

Reason

The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. The surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. Increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life.

Code Info

Catalog Number: 113740 and Lot Number Identification: 779270

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WI.

Quantity

4