FDA Recall Terminated

REF: 01-6871 IMF Set 254 X 127 X34MM (10"X1"X1.2") Polypropylene, Radel, AL, SS, T.C. Non Sterile Product. W.LORENZ SURGICAL, Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. 1520 Tradeport Drive Reply to Post Office Box 18009 Jacksonville, Florida 32229-8009 USA 1-800-874-7711. Aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system.

Recall: Z-0866-2009 · Initiated August 6, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0866-2009
Event Number
50516
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
FEI Number
1032347
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
August 6, 2008
Posted
January 29, 2009
Terminated
September 11, 2009
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

REF: 01-6871 IMF Set 254 X 127 X34MM (10"X1"X1.2") Polypropylene, Radel, AL, SS, T.C. Non Sterile Product. W.LORENZ SURGICAL, Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. 1520 Tradeport Drive Reply to Post Office Box 18009 Jacksonville, Florida 32229-8009 USA 1-800-874-7711. Aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system.

Reason

Biomet Microfixation is recalling the Lactosorb Endobrow Lift Complete, Office Fixation Kit, 1.5/IMF Small Office Set and IMF Set trays containing instruments associated with the Lactosorb and IMF systems. The finished trays were packaged and shipped to facilities without the instructions for use and without the single use symbol on the packaged tray label.

Action

An IFU and correction letter will be issued to the field. Each distributor will receive instructions for delivering the correction letter to all customers. The customer letter will contain a reconciliation form to be returned once the customer receives the IFU for the twist drill. Contact Biomet Microfixation for additional information at 1-800-874-7711.

Distribution

Distributed domestically throughout the U.S. Distributed internationally to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Thailand, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Norway, Finland, Spain, Czech Republic, and Venezuela.

Quantity

4