Biomet recalls 28mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs with potential metal burrs that could prevent drill passage, requiring surgery extension. Affected units include 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 28mm Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs that may have metal burrs in the transverse holes. This could prevent drills from passing through, leading to extended surgery time. Affected units have specific lot numbers and item codes.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes. This can prevent drills or pins from passing through the device, which may require extending surgery time.
Surgical patients who received the recalled Compress Device Short Anchor Plug 28mm for joint repair procedures are affected. Surgeons and medical teams using the product are at highest risk.
Check for the item number 178570 with specific lot numbers: 535460, 535460R, and 671550. The product is used for correcting revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacements.
Verify the item number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
The recalled device is the Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28mm, used for correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement.
Check for the item number 178570 with lot numbers 535460, 535460R, or 671550 as listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0388-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0388-2024 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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