Date Initiated by Firm | March 12, 2015 |
Date Posted | April 20, 2015 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 16, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-1465-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
70832 |
Product Classification |
Wrench - Product Code HXC
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Product | Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) Model Number 14-525035
P_roduct Usage:
Designed to facilitate reconstruction of the cervical and upper thoracic spine using bones screws, locking plugs, and various types of rods, hooks, and lateral connectors. |
Code Information |
538133 ,538134 ,548080 ,550475 ,552169 ,553131, 553710 ,558873 ,567568 ,569141 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biomet Spine, LLC 310 Interlocken Pkwy Ste 120 Broomfield CO 80021-3464
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For Additional Information Contact | Mike J. Medina 303-443-7500 Ext. 244 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Biomet is recalling the Lineum HF Torque Handle Limit (Lineum) and Torque Limiting Handle (Aspen/ Alpine) due to the supplier withdrawing it from the market for component updates or reconfiguration. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Component design/selection |
Action | Biomet sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated March 12, 2015 via phone and customer letters. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to follow the instructions on the enclosed "Response Form". For questions call 858-232-2672. |
Quantity in Commerce | 148 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide |
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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