FDA Recall Open, Classified

BETTA LINK LG KNOTLESS IMPLANT KIT-Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045160

Recall: Z-2061-2023 · Initiated May 4, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2061-2023
Event Number
92410
Firm
T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD. Kibbutz Gatton GAATON Israel
FEI Number
1000272060
Product Code
MBI
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 4, 2023
Posted
July 3, 2023

Description

BETTA LINK LG KNOTLESS IMPLANT KIT-Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045160

Reason

Drill guides might bend when axial forces are applied by surgeon during procedure and result in potential metal shavings due to friction with the drill bit.Risk to patients includes potential of injury.

Action

Zimmer Biomet issued Alert - Field Safety Notice with TAG Letter to consignees by email. on 5/4/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Immediately discontinue use, sale and distribution of the above products. 2. Please contact Zimmer Biomet at [email protected] for questions and clarifications. 3. Our product surveillance specialists are available to answer questions regarding credit for affected devices in your possession. 4. The attached form must be used and sent back immediately. " Complete the Customer Response Form and return it to [email protected] " Immediately quarantine and return the impacted products to Zimmer Biomet at: Zimmer Biomet Product Service Department ATTN: RECALLS 1777 West Center Street Warsaw, IN 46580 You may direct any questions regarding the recall to [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Japan, Netherlands.