FDA Recall Terminated

Biomet 1.1 X 50MM, 3.5MM STOP STAINLESS STEEL, 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH, REF 01-7141. DISTRIBUTED BY: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. A single use twist drill intended for drilling holes in large and small bone during orthopedic, spinal, neurosurgical, medial sternotomy, and oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Recall: Z-0538-2010 · Initiated November 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0538-2010
Event Number
53943
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
FEI Number
1032347
Product Code
HBE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
November 6, 2009
Posted
December 16, 2009
Terminated
March 2, 2010
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

Biomet 1.1 X 50MM, 3.5MM STOP STAINLESS STEEL, 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH, REF 01-7141. DISTRIBUTED BY: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. A single use twist drill intended for drilling holes in large and small bone during orthopedic, spinal, neurosurgical, medial sternotomy, and oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Reason

The Twist Drill 1.1x50mm, 3.5mm stop, with J notch Lots #'s 537407, 536306, and 535933 which were packaged and shipped without the instructions for use (IFU).

Action

Consignees were notified of the recall by a combination of telephone calls, letters, and emails during the week of November 16, 2009. Customers were instructed to complete the Inventory Reconciliation Sheet and fax (1-904-741-9425) to the firm. Customers who further distributed the affected product was instructed to notify recipients of the recall. Direct questions about the recall to Biomet Microfixation, Inc. by calling 1-800-874-7711 or 1-904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States (including Puerto Rico), Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Lebanon, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Quantity

283 pieces