BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 25MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 20MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 30MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 35MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device #7 PE Ziploop (TM) ToggleLoc (TM). Toggleloc anchors are indicated for use for fixation of tendons & ligaments during orthopedic reconstruction procedures such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

    Recall: Z-0582-2012 · Initiated April 24, 2008

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0582-2012
    Event Number
    48745
    Firm
    Biomet Sports Medicine
    FEI Number
    1000125597
    Product Code
    MBI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Employee error
    Initiated
    April 24, 2008
    Posted
    January 11, 2012
    Terminated
    December 27, 2011
    Address
    4861 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA, 91761-7819

    Description

    Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 25MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 20MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 30MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 35MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device #7 PE Ziploop (TM) ToggleLoc (TM). Toggleloc anchors are indicated for use for fixation of tendons & ligaments during orthopedic reconstruction procedures such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

    Reason

    Six sizes of ToggleLoc, Artificial Ligament Fixation Device, have been manufactured with the suture pull hole drilled in the wrong location on the device. The ToggleLoc implant is deployed with a suture that pulls the device through the tunnel. The hole being drilled in the wrong location will orient the device to pass through the tunnel with the angled end of the implant first. This may caus

    Action

    Biomet Sports Medicine sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" notice dated May 15, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to locate and discontinue use of the affected product. Customers should contact the firm at 800-535-8692 for questions related to this notice.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, TX, and WA, and the countries of Australia, Chile, France, Poland, The Netherlands and Turkey.

    Quantity

    203