FDA Recall Terminated

"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***CENTER DRIVE STAINLESS STEEL***2.0MM SYSTEM SCREWDRIVER BLADE***Non-Sterile Product***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***" Blade used to implant screws.

Recall: Z-2913-2011 · Initiated March 15, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2913-2011
Event Number
58920
Firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
FEI Number
1032347
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 15, 2010
Posted
August 1, 2011
Terminated
November 9, 2011
Address
1520 Tradeport Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32218-2480

Description

"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***CENTER DRIVE STAINLESS STEEL***2.0MM SYSTEM SCREWDRIVER BLADE***Non-Sterile Product***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***" Blade used to implant screws.

Reason

Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL is recalling Center Drive Blade, 2.0, Model Number 01-9047, Lot # 064980. Product is non-conforming (blades do not retain screws).

Action

The firm, Biomet Microfixation, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" undated letter to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to remove the affected products and immediately return them to Biomet Microfixation, Attn: Global Complaint Coordinator, 1520 Tradeport Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218-2480; complete and return the Inventory Reconciliation sheet via Fax to the attention of: Global Complaint Coordinator at 904-741-9425, and notify their customers if product was further distributed. If you have any questions, contact the Global Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Israel and South Africa.

Quantity

35