FDA Recall Terminated

BIOMET MICROFIXATION, "1.5MM" SYSTEM BONE SCREW LP, SELF DRILL, X-DRIVE, SGL.LEAD AUGER POINT, 1.5 X 3.5MM, TITANIUM, NON STERILE PRODUCT. Model 01-7293 and 99-7293-01. BIOMET MICROFIXATION, 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. Used along with implantable bone plates for oral, cranio-maxillofacial procedures including: Fractures, Osteotomies (including orthognathic procedures), reconstructive procedures & revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.

Recall: Z-1151-2010 · Initiated October 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1151-2010
Event Number
54372
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
FEI Number
1032347
Product Code
JEY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
October 6, 2009
Posted
March 17, 2010
Terminated
April 7, 2010
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

BIOMET MICROFIXATION, "1.5MM" SYSTEM BONE SCREW LP, SELF DRILL, X-DRIVE, SGL.LEAD AUGER POINT, 1.5 X 3.5MM, TITANIUM, NON STERILE PRODUCT. Model 01-7293 and 99-7293-01. BIOMET MICROFIXATION, 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. Used along with implantable bone plates for oral, cranio-maxillofacial procedures including: Fractures, Osteotomies (including orthognathic procedures), reconstructive procedures & revision procedures where other treatments or devices have failed.

Reason

Biomet Microfixation is recalling Model 01-7293 an Model 99-7293-01, 1.5X3.5mm Self Drilling, Low Profile, Cross Drive screw, 5/PK was found to contain a 91-6104 (1.5X4mm High Torque, Self Drilling, Cross Drive screw.

Action

Biomet Microfixation Issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice". Consignees were notified of the recall instructed to indentify and return all affected product to the firm. An Inventory Reconciliation sheet should be completed and faxed to 1-904-741-9425. For further information, contact Biomet Microfixation, Global Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States (WI), Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil and Korea.

Quantity

831 screws