Compress Face Reamer (Biomet) – Missing Helix Angle (2014)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Compress Face Reamer Product Usage: Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement, tumor resections, revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty, and trauma.
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog numbers: 32-481000 Lot Numbers: 615860, 765230 Catalog Number: 32-481001 Lot Number Identification: 121450, 392410, 765250, 974290
Products Sold
Catalog numbers: 32-481000 Lot Numbers: 615860, 765230 Catalog Number: 32-481001 Lot Number Identification: 121450, 392410, 765250, 974290
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Compress Face Reamer Product Usage: Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrode due to Investigation determined that units supplied were missing the 4x21 degree helix angle.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Investigation determined that units supplied were missing the 4x21 degree helix angle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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