Biomet, Inc. Exact Calcar Planer Rasp Style Blade, 38mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc, Warsaw, IN; REF 31-473795. Surgical blades used to remove excess bone proximal to the broach face to all instrument trial to seat properly. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Exact Calcar Planer Rasp Style Blade, 38mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc, Warsaw, IN; REF 31-473795. Surgical blades used to remove excess bone proximal to the broach face to all instrument trial to seat properly.
Brand
Biomet, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 739370, 442250, 848550 and 904090.
Products Sold
Lots 739370, 442250, 848550 and 904090.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling Exact Calcar Planer Rasp Style Blade, 38mm, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc, Warsaw, IN; REF 31-473795. Su due to The blades will oxidize after the first cleaning.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The blades will oxidize after the first cleaning.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Distributors were notified via letter dated 7/18/08 to locate and remove the products and to return them. Distributors were instructed to conduct the recall to the hospital level and to notify the hospitals of the recall by copy of an undated recall letter. Contact Biomet, Inc. at 1-800-348-9500, ext. 3983 for assistance.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026