Biomet recalls short anchor plugs for joint surgery repairs due to potential metal burrs causing surgery to extend. Affected items have specific lot numbers and model codes.
Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery
Biomet is recalling short anchor plugs used in joint surgery repairs because metal burrs in the device may prevent proper drilling, requiring additional surgery. This risk affects patients who have received these specific implants.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs that block the drill or pins from passing through the device. This can cause the surgery to extend beyond the intended time, requiring additional procedures.
Patients who received the recalled Compress Device Short Anchor Plug for joint surgery repairs are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers and model codes used in revision surgeries.
Check the item number on the device, which is 178568. Look for specific lot numbers: 535450, 577600, 577610, 577760, 671540, 671890, 671890R, and 857060, or 930770.
Look for the lot number on the device, which is listed as 535450, 577600, 577610, 577760, 671540, 671890, 671890R, or 930770.
The anchor plugs may have metal burrs that prevent the drill or pins from passing through, causing surgery to extend.
Check the lot number on the device. If it matches the listed numbers, contact Biomet for further instructions.
Yes, metal burrs could block the device, requiring additional surgery. This is a serious but manageable risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0387-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0387-2024 from Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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