FDA Recall Terminated

Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) Model Number 14-525035 P_roduct Usage: Designed to facilitate reconstruction of the cervical and upper thoracic spine using bones screws, locking plugs, and various types of rods, hooks, and lateral connectors.

Recall: Z-1465-2015 · Initiated March 12, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1465-2015
Event Number
70832
Firm
Biomet Spine, LLC
FEI Number
3012447612
Product Code
HXC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
March 12, 2015
Posted
April 20, 2015
Terminated
September 16, 2015
Address
310 Interlocken Pkwy, Ste 120, Broomfield, CO, 80021-3464

Description

Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) Model Number 14-525035 P_roduct Usage: Designed to facilitate reconstruction of the cervical and upper thoracic spine using bones screws, locking plugs, and various types of rods, hooks, and lateral connectors.

Reason

Biomet is recalling the Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) and Torque Limiting Handle (Aspen/ Alpine) due to the supplier withdrawing it from the market for component updates or reconfiguration.

Action

Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated March 12, 2015 via phone and customer letters. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to follow the instructions on the enclosed "Response Form". For questions call 858-232-2672.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Quantity

148