A — Class II medical device recall Z-2072-2015
Terminated recall by Biomet, Inc., reported 2015-07-22, distributed in AL, AR, GA, IN, KY, MA, MO, NC…. Medium Bone Plate Forceps was assembled with the incorrect grip arm tip. Potential that the surgeon will be un
| Recall number | Z-2072-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-06-17 |
| Classified | 2015-07-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-07-22 |
| Terminated | 2016-03-22 |
| Distributed | AL, AR, GA, IN, KY, MA, MO, NC, NJ, SD, TX |
| Countries outside the US | CR, JP, NL |
| Quantity | 223 |
| Lot numbers | 072524, 072525, 081179, 088526, 093716, 093717, 093776, 099216 |
| Model numbers | 816301006 |
Product
A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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