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Class 2 Device Recall BIOMET MICROFIXATION Trauma One SYSTEM |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
February 16, 2009 |
Date Posted |
September 08, 2009 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 05, 2009 |
Recall Number |
Z-1949-2009 |
Recall Event ID |
52672 |
Product Classification |
Bur, dental - Product Code EJL
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Product |
BIOMET MICROFIXATION Trauma One SYSTEM 1.8X115 MM STOP DRILL, 1.8X115 MM WITH 26 MM STOP STAINLESS STEEL, NON-STERILE, BIOMET MICROFIXATION, INC. 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA.
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Code Information |
Lot Numbers: 619450 and JC1002. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Biomet Microfixation, Inc. 1520 Tradeport Dr Jacksonville FL 32218-2480
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For Additional Information Contact |
Christy Cain 904-741-4400
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Biomet Microfixation is recalling the 46-1004, Trauma One Drill, 18.x115 mm, 26 mm Stop Lot Numbers 619450 and JC1002. The drills may be color-banded blue instead of brown. The color is a visual aid in determining what system the drill goes with. The blue indicates the drill is for the 2.0mm system. The brown indicates the drill is to be used for our 2.3mm system. The drill is etched and labe
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Biomet Microfixation, Inc. issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated February 19, 2009 via certified mail with return receipt. The notice informed users of the affected device and instructed them to immediately discontinue use and return to the firm. Consignees were also instructed to complete and return an Inventory Reconciliation sheet via fax to 1-904-741-9425.
For further information, contact Biomet Microfixation, Inc. at 1-800-874-7711 or 1-904-741-4400. |
Quantity in Commerce |
79 |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution -- Texas, Maryland, Florida, Washington DC, Michigan, Kansas Colorado and Missouri. |
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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