medical Class II Updated 2023-11-29

Biomet, Inc. recalls Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of r

Recalled Product

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178560

Hazard / Issue

Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)

Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers/UDI: 331780 (01)00880304461680(17)270709(10)331780; 331790 (01)00880304461680(17)270726(10)331790; 331810 (01)00880304461680(17)270703(10)331810; 507020 (01)00880304461680(17)270724(10)507020; 507020R (01)00880304461680(17)270724(10)507020R; 608550 (01)00880304461680(17)271103(10)608550; 608700 (01)00880304461680(17)271030(10)608700; 671490 (01)00880304461680(17)271117(10)671490; 671850 (01)00880304461680(17)271102(10)671850; 857020 (01)00880304461680(17)271117(10)857020

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