FDA Recall Terminated

Biomet Orthopedics Apical Hole Plug, 3/8 - 24 threaded, TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF 123741, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581

Recall: Z-0102-2008 · Initiated August 9, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0102-2008
Event Number
44812
Firm
Biomet, Inc.
FEI Number
1825034
Product Code
LPH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 9, 2007
Posted
October 27, 2007
Terminated
June 26, 2009
Address
56 E Bell Dr, Warsaw, IN, 46581-0587

Description

Biomet Orthopedics Apical Hole Plug, 3/8 - 24 threaded, TI-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; REF 123741, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN 46581

Reason

Incorrect or lack of threading: The plug component was manufactured incorrectly and does not fit with the screw hole as intended.

Action

The distributor was notified via phone on or about 8/9/07 and by letter dated 8/31/07 and requested to return the product. Returns included subaccounts

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

5