FDA Recall Terminated

Biomet Microfixation Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Patient Matched Left Fossa Part# CP751506 The Total Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) replacement system is implanted in the jaw to functionally reconstruct a diseased and/or damaged temporomandibular joint. The Total TMJ replacement system is a two-component system comprised of mandibular condyle and a glenoid fossa components. Both components are available in multiple stock sizes as right and left specific designs and are attached to the bones by screws.

Recall: Z-2566-2014 · Initiated September 20, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2566-2014
Event Number
67547
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, LLC
FEI Number
1032347
Product Code
LZD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
September 20, 2013
Posted
September 2, 2014
Terminated
October 3, 2014
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

Biomet Microfixation Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Patient Matched Left Fossa Part# CP751506 The Total Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) replacement system is implanted in the jaw to functionally reconstruct a diseased and/or damaged temporomandibular joint. The Total TMJ replacement system is a two-component system comprised of mandibular condyle and a glenoid fossa components. Both components are available in multiple stock sizes as right and left specific designs and are attached to the bones by screws.

Reason

Product mix occurred prior to final package and labeling process.

Action

Biomet Microfixation, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Notice dated September 20, 2013 to its customer. The customer was instructed to: 1) Immedicately quarantine the device. 2) Discontinue use and return to Biomet Microfixation. 3) If the product was further distributed, the letter must be forwarded to the firm's customers. 4) A replacement device will be shipped priority upon completion. Questions related to this notice should be directed to 904-741-9448 or 904-239-6671. For questions regarding this recall call 904-741-4400.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution to Denmark only.

Quantity

1