Biomet recalls specific lots of RingLoc+ Quick Connect Drill Bits 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 RingLoc+ Quick Connect Drill Bits because the packaging might have a breach that could cause the medical devices to lose sterility. This means the recalled items could be unsafe for surgical procedures if used without proper sterilization.
The packaging seal on specific lots may be compromised, which could allow contamination of the sterile medical devices. If the seal is broken, the drill bits might not be sterile when used in surgery, increasing infection risks.
Medical professionals who use these drill bits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving surgery with recalled bits could face infection risks.
Check for item numbers 31-323215, 31-323220, 31-323230, or 31-323240. The affected lots include numbers like 253280, 253290, 253300, and others listed in the recall notice.
Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your drill bits are affected.
The recall is due to potential breaches in the sterile packaging seal of specific lots, which could lead to loss of sterility in the medical devices.
No, the affected lots may not be sterile and could cause infections if used in surgical procedures.
Check the item numbers (31-323215, 31-323220, 31-323230, 31-323240) and the lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
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Subject: Recall Z-0631-2021 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-0631-2021 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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