Biomet Recalls

Hazard: The Trocar and Plunger Assemblies are missing from the instrument, which could result in a delay in surgery greater than 30 minutes.

Hazard: Inadequate design control.

Hazard: The anterior/posterior (AP) dimension may be oversized by 0.016. If the femoral component does not fit as tightly as intended, bony ingrowth may not occur causing loosening of the femoral component. A revision surgery may be necessary.

Hazard: Zimmer Biomet Inc. Verso Shoulder Forked Retractor (Comprehensive Instrumentation 2 Prong Retractor) supplied by Kirkstall Precision was made according to the W1.4034 (420 stainless) which does not conform to 420 S29 indicated on the print. All units manufactured to date were manufactured using 420 stainless. Therefore, all lots of PN: 402852 are considered in scope.

Hazard: Components of the DVR ePAKs can oxidize during shipment and storage prior to use. A delay in surgery, less than 30 minutes, may occur if the surgical staff proceeds to re-sterilize the product. If oxidative material would flake off a component contained within the ePAK and enter the surgical field/wound an inflammatory reaction may occur. The inflammatory reaction may result in a foreign body reaction and/or metal hypersensitivity. Oxidized components have failed cytotoxicity testing.

Hazard: A complaint was received where the Hiploc Plate/Lag Screw Introducer was undersized and would not accept the introducor coupling screw. It appears now that not all parts manufactured to Rev A drawing were reworked.

Hazard: PMMA is listed as a material on the label but the product does not contain PMMA.

Hazard: There may be a separation and an insufficient weld between the spring and washer. The weld between the spring and washer may fracture, causing the Mamba Suture Passer instruments jaw to not actuate properly. 6 complaints have been received in which 3 have been reported with a delay up to 10 minutes.

Hazard: There may be a separation and an insufficient weld between the spring and washer. The weld between the spring and washer may fracture, causing the Mamba Suture Passer instruments jaw to not actuate properly. 6 complaints have been received in which 3 have been reported with a delay up to 10 minutes.

Hazard: These screws have a single lead (instead of a triple lead) thread. The screw may sit proud in the plate, If the screw does not lock into the plate; the screw may back out. If the screw sits proud, soft tissue irritation may occur. If the screw does not lock into the plate and backs out, a revision surgery may be necessary.

Hazard: The device was assembled without screw hole plugs.

Hazard: Medium Bone Plate Forceps was assembled with the incorrect grip arm tip. Potential that the surgeon will be unable to provisionally clamp the plate to the patient's bone.

Hazard: Oxford Femoral Drill Guide Lateral IM Adapter may have an undersized diameter that can cause an interference with PN: 32-422822, Oxford Microplasty IM Link.

Hazard: Sterile packaging was not sealed. The implantation of an unsterile screw may lead to infection.

Hazard: The thread location on one of the thread holes is offset from the axis of the predrill hole. The threads are too deep on one side and too shallow on the other. The locking screw may back out of the plate if it does not achieve proper purchase. This may require a revision surgery to replace or remove the screw and/or plate. The threads, not uniformly loaded, may shear off, causing metal slivers.

Hazard: Part Number: 905620 Lot: 824610 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head is mixed with the Part Number: 905627 Lot: 753410 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 9x35mm Full Thread. If the incorrect screw is used various failures may occur which may ultimately lead to revision surgery or a delay in surgery.

Hazard: Part Number: 905620 Lot: 824610 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 10x25mm Round Head is mixed with the Part Number: 905627 Lot: 753410 Gentle Threads Interference Screw 9x35mm Full Thread. If the incorrect screw is used various failures may occur which may ultimately lead to revision surgery or a delay in surgery.

Hazard: The Left and Right orientation of the trial was incorrectly etched on one side. When the instrument is rotated about the axis of the handle 180 degrees to view the other side, the etch on the handle now shows R on the same side as the keel marked LM and the L on the same side as the keel marked RM. This is incorrect. Please note that the keel is not etched on this side by design.

Hazard: Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Hazard: Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Hazard: Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Hazard: Biomet hip joint, knee joint and shoulder joint replacement components device labeling contains incorrect GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) codes.

Hazard: Ankle clamp was assembled incorrectly; the offset of the pin to the pivot point is reversed. This prevents complete range of motion and if pushed too far may loosen the pin from the bone. A revision surgery may be necessary to adequately reconnect the fixator to the bone.

Hazard: A Biomet investigation found that the Low Profile Non-Locking Screw 2.7mmx22mm screw (Part Number: 131227222 Lot: RM105E) was anodized green and should have been anodized gold per the print.

Hazard: The firm is recalling ToggleLocs and Ziploops manufactured in May and July of 2014 as they were not processed following a standard work process, which resulted in complaints of sterile packaging not being sealed.

Hazard: The firm is recalling ToggleLocs and Ziploops manufactured in May and July of 2014 as they were not processed following a standard work process, which resulted in complaints of sterile packaging not being sealed.

Hazard: The taper adaptor is missing from the packaging, which may result in a delay in surgery greater than 30 minutes.

Hazard: Biomet recalled the Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50mm (Lot 364600) and Ringloc + Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52 mm (Lot 427840) following a mix up in packaging with the two.

Hazard: Biomet recalled the Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50mm (Lot 364600) and Ringloc + Acetabular Shell Limited Hole Finned 52 mm (Lot 427840) following a mix up in packaging with the two.

Hazard: After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 348 Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.