Biomet, Inc. Biomet OSS Letson Proximal Femoral Trial 7 cm resection/right, stainless steel, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF 32-472088. A non-powered, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The retaining ring may fall out of the instrument during surgery.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

Distributors and consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated 5/19/09. Distributors and consignees were instructed to locate and remove the devices from circulation, carefully follow the instructions on the "FAX Back Response Form," and fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of the product. If the product has been further distributed, consignees must notify hospital personnel responsible for receiving recall notices of the action, via the enclosed "Dear Biomet Customer" notice. Consignees are responsible for the location and return of products to the firm. The letter stated that the instruments would be reworked and returned.