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Class 2 Device Recall Discovery Elbow System with Humeral Condyle

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  Class 2 Device Recall Discovery Elbow System with Humeral Condyle see related information
Date Initiated by Firm April 29, 2011
Date Posted June 24, 2011
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on August 29, 2011
Recall Number Z-2660-2011
Recall Event ID 58864
510(K)Number K051975  
Product Classification Prothesis, elbow, constrained, cemented - Product Code JDC
Product Condyle Kit with Hexalobular, REF 114700 DISCOVERY ELBOW SYSTEM, HUMERAL CONDYLE SET - HEXALOBULAR, CO-CR-MO / YI-GAL-4V ALLOY, IF USED FOR REVISION SURGERY, INSTRUMENTS 414926 & 414923 MAY BE REQUIRED LOT 183300, 1 SET, BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS 56 EAST BELL DRIVE, P.O. BOX 587 WARSAW, IN 46581 USA EXPIRY DATE: 2021-03

Elbow joint replacement prosthesis intended for primary and revision joint arthroplasty for use in cemented applications.
Code Information LOT 183300
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Biomet, Inc.
56 E Bell Dr
Warsaw IN 46582-6989
For Additional Information Contact Mary Johnson
574-267-6639 Ext. 1676
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 The firm initiated this recall after becoming aware that a Discovery Condyle Kit with Hexalobula contained two male condyles instead of a male and female condyle.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Packaging process control
Action Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated May 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The notice describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The notice instructed customers to locate and remove the product. Customers were asked to complete a response form and fax to 574-372-1683, within 3 business days. Additionally, customers were instructed to ship the package priority mail with a copy of the response form. Questions related to this notice should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-371-3756, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
Quantity in Commerce 10 KITS
Distribution Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AR and SD and the country of Japan.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = JDC and Original Applicant = BIOMET, INC.
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