Biomet recalls HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System plates with undersized barrel that may prevent lag screw fit. Affected items have specific item numbers and lot numbers. Contact for remedy.
HipLOC System Plate Barrel due to an undersized bore on the HipLOC plate barrel, can result in the lag screw not fitting through the barrel
Biomet is recalling HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System plates with a specific model number because the plate barrel is too small, which can cause the lag screw to not fit properly. This could lead to improper fracture fixation and potential complications for patients.
The HipLOC plate barrel has an undersized bore, meaning the lag screw may not fit through it properly. This can cause improper fixation of the hip fracture, potentially leading to complications like the fracture shifting or the implant failing.
Patients who have received the HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System with the specific item number 2110-135-003 and lot numbers 3680822-3700273 are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using this system for hip fracture repairs are most at risk.
Check for the item number 2110-135-003 on the HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System plate. The affected lot numbers are 3680822, 3680823, 3680824, 3680825, and 3700273.
Verify the item number on the HipLOC plate and check if it matches 2110-135-003.
The recalled model is HipLOC System 135° Plate 38 mm Barrel 3 Hole Plate with item number 2110-135-003.
Lot numbers 3680822, 3680823, 3680824, 3680825, and 3700273 are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Biomet directly for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3262-2018 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-3262-2018 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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