BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Labeled in part:"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE***JACKSONVILLE, FL 33218 USA***www.biometfixation.com***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM TITANIUM***#01-6577***LOT XXXXXX***QTY 00001***X-DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 5/PKG***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM***". Bone screws intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system. These screws are to be used with our TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) implants.

    Recall: Z-2779-2011 · Initiated June 25, 2010

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2779-2011
    Event Number
    59100
    Firm
    Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1032347
    Product Code
    KBW
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Mixed-up of materials/components
    Initiated
    June 25, 2010
    Posted
    July 11, 2011
    Terminated
    November 9, 2011
    Address
    1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

    Description

    Labeled in part:"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE***JACKSONVILLE, FL 33218 USA***www.biometfixation.com***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM TITANIUM***#01-6577***LOT XXXXXX***QTY 00001***X-DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 5/PKG***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM***". Bone screws intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system. These screws are to be used with our TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) implants.

    Reason

    Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL is recalling part number 01-6577, 2.0x7 mm Fossa X-drive screws, 5 pack, lot # 233270. This product is being recalled due to the possibility that the pack may have contained another part, 01-6581 2.0x11 mm Fossa x-drive screws, 5 pack.

    Action

    Biomet Microfixation, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to complete and return an Inventory Reconciliation form via fax to 904-741-9425. The form requests that customers indicate whether they want to keep the product or return for credit. Customers can contact the Customer Relations Specialist at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400 ext. 468 for questions regarding this recall.

    Distribution

    Product was distributed to one distributor in Argentina.

    Quantity

    25 units