Biomet, Inc. Compress Short Instruments Anchor Plug Holder, 12mm, stainless steel, non-sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF CP460193. Non-powered, hand-held device intended for medical purposes for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Compress Short Instruments Anchor Plug Holder, 12mm, stainless steel, non-sterile, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, IN; REF CP460193. Non-powered, hand-held device intended for medical purposes for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery.
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 991670.
Products Sold
Lot 991670.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Compress Short Instruments Anchor Plug Holder, 12mm, stainless steel, non-sterile, Biomet Orthopedic due to The set screw may not fully seat, which will prevent the handle from mating to the instrument during use.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The set screw may not fully seat, which will prevent the handle from mating to the instrument during use.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Distributors were notified via an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice, dated 7/18/08, which instructed them to locate and remove the instruments, carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form," fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of product, and to notify the hospital personnel via a copy of a recall letter. The letter also stated that the instruments would be reworked and returned to the distributors. Distributors are to confirm receipt of the notice by calling, 800-348-9500, ext 3983. Questions related to the notice should be directed to Mary Hardesty at 800-348-9500 or 574-372-3983.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026