Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set / With… — Class II medical device recall Z-0553-2019
Terminated recall by Zimmer Biomet, Inc., reported 2018-12-12, distributed nationwide. Potential metal burrs in the holes of the device preventing the appropriate drill and transverse pins from bei
| Recall number | Z-0553-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-10-24 |
| Classified | 2018-12-04 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-12-12 |
| Terminated | 2020-04-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 6 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00880304461666 |
| Lot numbers | 608740 |
| Model numbers | 178562 |
Product
Biomet 20mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plug With Drill Set / With Pin Inserter Ion Implant Item number: 178562 Product Usage: 1. Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. 2. Tumor resections. 3. Revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty. 4. Trauma. The Compress¿ Segmental Femoral Replacement System (Short Spindle and Anchor Plug) components are intended for uncemented use only.
Reason for recall
Potential metal burrs in the holes of the device preventing the appropriate drill and transverse pins from being inserted
Machine access
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