Biomet recalls short anchor plugs for joint surgery repairs due to potential metal burrs causing surgery to extend. Affected units have specific item and lot numbers.
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 surgery completion, requiring additional procedures.
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.
Surgical patients who received the recalled Compress Device Short Anchor Plug (23mm) for joint repair procedures are affected. Surgeons and medical teams using the device are at risk during surgery.
Check for the item number 178565 and lot numbers 930790 (with specific UDI codes) on the device packaging or label. The product is used for correcting revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacements.
Look for item number 178565 and lot numbers 930790 on the device packaging or label.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs that block the drill or pins from passing through, causing surgery to extend beyond the intended time.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking the device label for the item number and lot numbers.
The recall states the hazard may result in extended surgery, but does not mention specific injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0385-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0385-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
