Compress Device Short Anchor Plug — Class II medical device recall Z-0379-2024
Ongoing recall by Biomet, Inc., reported 2023-11-29, distributed nationwide. Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins
| Recall number | Z-0379-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2023-10-09 |
| Classified | 2023-11-21 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-11-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AR, AU, CA, CL, JP, NL, NZ |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00880304461703 |
| Model numbers | 178554 |
Product
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 12 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178554
Reason for recall
Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery
Machine access
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