Biomet recalls 14mm short anchor plugs for joint surgery repairs due to potential metal burrs causing surgery extension. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item 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 14mm short anchor plugs used in joint surgery repairs because metal burrs in the device may prevent proper surgical tools from passing through, requiring additional surgery. This recall affects patients who have received these specific implants.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes, which can prevent drill bits or pins from passing through the device. This could force surgeons to extend the surgery to fix the issue, increasing risks for patients.
Patients who have undergone joint surgery repairs using the recalled 14mm short anchor plugs are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot numbers and item codes used in revision surgeries.
Check if your device has the item number 178556 and lot numbers starting with 331710, 331720, 331730, 331740, 477990, 541450, 577360, 577690, 577700, 608540, 608650, 608670, or 671830.
Look for the lot number on the device packaging or label, which should match the listed numbers (e.g., 331710, 331720, etc.).
Inform your surgeon about the device lot number to determine if you need additional surgery.
The anchor plugs may have metal burrs in the transverse holes, which can prevent drill bits or pins from passing through, requiring additional surgery.
Check your device's lot number against the listed numbers. Contact your surgeon to see if you need additional surgery.
Yes, the affected models have item number 178556 and lot numbers starting with 331710, 331720, 331730, 331740, 477990, 541450, 577360, 577690, 577700, 608540, 608650, 608670, or 671830.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0380-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0380-2024 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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