Class 2 Device Recall Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 13, 2009
• Date Posted: April 07, 2009
• Recall Status: Terminated on August 11, 2009
• Recall Number: Z-1061-2009
• Recall Event ID: 51136
• 510(K)Number: K010212
• Product Classification: Prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uhmwpe, pegged, uncemented, polymer/metal/ - Product Code JDW
• Product: Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor, 5.0 MM, sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN, REF 141491.; ; The Biomet Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor is a knee prosthesis intended for cemented use in patients with the following indications: painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis where one or more compartments are involved, correction of valgus, varus or posttraumatic deformity, correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure.
• Code Information: Lot 644290.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Biomet, Inc.; 56 E Bell Dr; Warsaw IN 46582
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-348-9500
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: A 2.5mm locking insert was packaged with the 5.0mm Offset Tibial Tray Adaptor instead of the 5.0mm locking insert.
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging process control
• Action: Consignees were notified by "Field Safety Corrective Action" letter dated February 13, 2009 to conduct a recall to the hospital level and to locate and return the recalled product to Biomet Orthopedics. Customers were also instructed to complete the enclosed "Fax Back Response Form" and return it via fax to Biomet Orthopedics at 1-574-372-1683. Direct questions about this recall to 1-800-348-9500 or 1-574-372-3983, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Quantity in Commerce: 17
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution including Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JDW and Original Applicant = BIOMET, INC.