Date Initiated by Firm | November 01, 2012 |
Date Posted | December 05, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 29, 2013 |
Recall Number | Z-0474-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63708 |
510(K)Number | K030710 |
Product Classification |
Prosthesis, shoulder, non-constrained, metal/polymer cemented - Product Code KWT
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Product | Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant)
Product Usage:
The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable. |
Code Information |
Catalog Number: 113740 and Lot Number Identification: 779270 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biomet, Inc. 56 E Bell Dr Warsaw IN 46582-6989
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For Additional Information Contact | 574-267-6639 Ext. 1676 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. The surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. Increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
Action | Biomet, Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE dated November 1, 2012 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notification letter instructed the surgeon to montior the patient as their is a potential for increased wear which have an unknown effect on implant life. For questions call 574-372-1570. |
Quantity in Commerce | 4 |
Distribution | USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WI. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = KWT
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