Biomet recalls 16mm Segmental Anchor Plugs with potential metal burrs that could prevent drill passage, requiring surgery extension. Affected items 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 16mm Segmental Anchor Plugs used in joint surgery repairs because metal burrs in the device may prevent drill pins from passing through, potentially requiring additional surgery. This recall affects specific lot numbers and item codes.
The anchor plugs may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes that prevent drill pins from passing through. This could force surgeons to extend the surgery to fix the issue, increasing risks for patients.
Surgical patients who received the recalled 16mm Segmental Anchor Plugs for joint repair procedures 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 178406 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 018050, 018050R, 056160, 332030, 332050, 608510, 608600, 671730, or 752780.
Verify your device has the item number 178406 and one of the listed lot numbers (018050, 018050R, 056160, 332030, 332050, 608510, 608600, 671730, or 752780).
The anchor plugs may have metal burrs in the transverse holes that prevent drill pins from passing through, potentially requiring additional surgery.
Check if your device has the item number 178406 and one of the listed lot numbers. If it does, contact Biomet for further instructions.
Look for the item number 178406 and specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 018050, 018050R, 056160, 332030, 332050, 608510, 608600, 671730, or 752780.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0373-2024 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0373-2024 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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