BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Byrd Screw, 2.0X6MM SD, Model Number: 01-0264 Product labeling reads in part as follows: REF: 01-0264, QTY,UOM 00001, BYRD SCREW, 2 OX6MM SELF-DRILLING, 12CM, (4-3/4) (L), STAINLESS STEEL, LOT 999999, (01) 00841036007157(10)999999(13)090201(30)13, 2009-02, ***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***DD 14 03 1, BIOMET MICROFIXATION, INC., 150 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA Instrument used to pull up the broken bone, so it is flush and can be plated fixated. The Byrd screw is then removed.

    Recall: Z-0169-2010 · Initiated February 19, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0169-2010
    Event Number
    52639
    Firm
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1032347
    Product Code
    LXH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    February 19, 2009
    Posted
    November 10, 2009
    Terminated
    May 3, 2012
    Address
    1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

    Description

    Byrd Screw, 2.0X6MM SD, Model Number: 01-0264 Product labeling reads in part as follows: REF: 01-0264, QTY,UOM 00001, BYRD SCREW, 2 OX6MM SELF-DRILLING, 12CM, (4-3/4) (L), STAINLESS STEEL, LOT 999999, (01) 00841036007157(10)999999(13)090201(30)13, 2009-02, ***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***DD 14 03 1, BIOMET MICROFIXATION, INC., 150 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA Instrument used to pull up the broken bone, so it is flush and can be plated fixated. The Byrd screw is then removed.

    Reason

    Byrd Screw, Self Drilling, may break during usage. BIOMET has determined that the parts were not correctly processed by the vendor , i.e. that the parts were not hardened in the final processing and that lead to weaker than acceptable material.

    Action

    Biomet plans to send letters to customers on February 19, 2009. Customers are told to discontinue use of the item and return it to Biomet Microfixation. The firm plans to follow up with an e-mail to their customers. Questions pertaining to this issue, should be directed to Christy Cain at 1.800.874.7711 or 904.741.4400.

    Distribution

    AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, NM, NY, TX, VA, Puerto Rico and Canada.

    Quantity

    22