Biomet recalls HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System plates with undersized barrel that may prevent lag screw fit. Affected items include specific model numbers and lot ranges. Contact for replacement.
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 that have an undersized barrel. This can prevent the lag screw from fitting properly, potentially causing improper fracture fixation.
The HipLOC plate barrel has an undersized bore, which can prevent the lag screw from fitting through the barrel. This may lead to improper fixation of bone fractures, potentially causing complications during healing.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals who use the HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System for bone fracture repairs. Patients receiving this specific implant are most at risk.
Check for the HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System with model number 2110-140-004. Affected items include lot numbers 3170094, 3369699, 3622113, 3664778, and 3680647.
Verify the model number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your item is affected.
The recalled model number is 2110-140-004.
Lot numbers 3170094, 3369699, 3622113, 3664778, and 3680647 are affected.
The undersized bore on the HipLOC plate barrel can prevent the lag screw from fitting properly, which may lead to improper fracture fixation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3264-2018 — Biomet Biomet Hello, I own a Biomet that is covered by recall Z-3264-2018 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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