Biomet Shoulder Surgery System Recall: Risk of Contaminated Devices

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What happened, in plain English

Biomet is recalling certain lots of shoulder surgery implants because the packaging might have been compromised, risking contamination during surgery. This could lead to infections or other complications for patients receiving the procedure.

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging seal may have been breached, which could allow contamination of the sterile surgical instruments. If the instruments are not sterile, they could introduce infections into the patient's body during surgery.

Who’s affected

Surgical patients who received the specific lot numbers of the Comprehensive Total Shoulder System from Biomet. Surgeons using these implants during procedures are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot numbers on the packaging: 253970, 279180, 417710, or 499280. These are the specific lots of the Comprehensive Total Shoulder System/Bio-Modular Choice Shoulder System that are affected.

Brand
Biomet
Category
Medical device

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What to do — step by step

Check Lot Numbers
Identify the lot numbers on the packaging to see if they match the affected lots: 253970, 279180, 417710, or 499280.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The packaging seal may have been breached, which could lead to loss of sterility of the surgical instruments.

What should I do if I have the affected lot numbers?

Check the lot numbers on the packaging to see if they match the affected lots: 253970, 279180, 417710, or 499280.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.

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Subject: Recall Z-0620-2021 — Biomet Biomet

Hello,

I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0620-2021 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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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.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0620-2021 (November 25, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0620-2021 to see it in context.
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Biomet, Inc. recalls Comprehensive Total Shoulder System/Bio-Modular Choice Shoulder System, Item number 406669 - Product Usage: Surgical

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