Biomet recalls short anchor plugs for joint surgery repairs due to metal burrs that can prevent drill passage, requiring surgery extension. Affected units have specific 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 drills from passing through, potentially requiring surgery to be extended. This recall affects specific model numbers and lot numbers.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes, which can prevent drills or pins from passing through the device. This could force surgeons to extend the surgery to correct the issue, increasing risks for patients.
Orthopedic surgeons and patients who have undergone joint surgery repairs using the recalled short anchor plugs are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers and lot numbers produced between certain dates.
Check the item number on the device, which is 178562. The affected lot numbers include 331820, 478000, 535420, 608710, 608740, 671500, 671510, and 857040.
Look for the lot number on the device packaging or label, which should match one of the listed numbers: 331820, 478000, 535420, 608710, 608740, 671500, 671510, or 857040.
The anchor plugs may have metal burrs in the transverse holes that prevent drills from passing through, potentially requiring surgery extension.
Check the lot number on the device packaging or label. If it matches the listed numbers, contact Biomet for further instructions.
The affected product has item number 178562 and lot numbers including 331820, 478000, 535420, 608710, 608740, 671500, 671510, or 857040.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0383-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0383-2024 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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