Biomet recalls specific lots of 3.0mm cannulated screw systems due to potential packaging seal breaches that could compromise sterility. Affected items may not be safe for medical use.
Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of 3.0mm cannulated screw systems because the packaging might have been compromised, risking contamination. This could lead to infections or other complications during surgery.
The packaging seal could be breached, allowing contaminants to enter the sterile device. This might cause infections during surgery if the device is not properly sterilized.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use these screws for bone fixation. Patients receiving surgery with affected lots are at risk of infection.
Check for item numbers 110009787, 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009798, or 110009800. The affected lots are 180140, 180150, 180160, 371180, 371190, or 371250.
Verify if your screws have item numbers 110009787, 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009798, or 110009800.
The packaging seal might be breached, leading to potential contamination and infection during surgery.
Lots 180140, 180150, 180160, 371180, 371190, and 371250.
Check the item numbers on the packaging: 110009787, 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009798, or 110009800.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0616-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0616-2021 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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