Biomet M/H Modular Stem Recall: Risk of Contaminated Sterile Devices

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What happened, in plain English

Biomet is recalling specific lots of M/H Modular Stem devices used in limb salvage procedures because some packaging seals might be broken, risking contamination. This could lead to infections or other complications during surgery.

Why it’s dangerous

The packaging seal may be breached, allowing contaminants to enter the sterile device. This could lead to infections or other complications during surgery if the device is used without proper sterility.

Who’s affected

Surgical teams using the recalled M/H Modular Stem devices for limb salvage procedures. Patients undergoing these surgeries are at risk if the device is contaminated.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot number on the device packaging. The recalled lot is 832990. The product is used in limb salvage procedures and has item number 13-1047:104756.

Brand
Biomet
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for the lot number 832990 on the packaging to identify if the device is recalled.

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Questions people ask

What is the specific lot number for the recalled devices?

The recalled lot number is 832990.

What is the product used for?

The M/H Modular Stem is intended for use in limb salvage procedures.

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The recall record does not specify a remedy.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-0622-2021 — Biomet Biomet

Hello,

I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0622-2021 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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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0622-2021 (November 25, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0622-2021 to see it in context.
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Biomet, Inc. recalls M/H MODULAR STEM, Item number 13-104756 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage procedures.

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