Biomet, Inc. Biomet OSS (Orthopedic Salvage System) RS Non-Modular Long Tibial Base, 75mm x 10 x 160mm, Co-CR-MO/Ti-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; Part 161044. Implant is part of a system used to replace the tibial portion of the knee joint. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biomet OSS (Orthopedic Salvage System) RS Non-Modular Long Tibial Base, 75mm x 10 x 160mm, Co-CR-MO/Ti-6AL-4V alloy, sterile; Part 161044. Implant is part of a system used to replace the tibial portion of the knee joint.
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 173950, Exp 09/2016, 188380, Exp 09/2016, 459420, Exp 11/2016, 534920, Exp 04/2017 and 802650, Exp 12/2016.
Products Sold
Lots 173950, Exp 09/2016; 188380, Exp 09/2016; 459420, Exp 11/2016; 534920, Exp 04/2017 and 802650, Exp 12/2016.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Biomet OSS (Orthopedic Salvage System) RS Non-Modular Long Tibial Base, 75mm x 10 x 160mm, Co-CR-MO/ due to Mislabeled as to size: Product is labeled as reduced size, but is actually standard size.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mislabeled as to size: Product is labeled as reduced size, but is actually standard size.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice letter dated 11/7/07. The letter required that use of the product be immediately discontinued and that components be returned to Biomet. Letters to hospital administrators and the five implanting surgeons were issued on/or about 5/6/08 advising them of the problem and to perform patient evaluations.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026