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Device product

Mamba Disposable Nitinol Needle. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is designed for use with the Mamba Suture Passer. The needles are sterile, disposable, and for single-patient use only.

Z-0058-2015

September 26, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 69360
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
164 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0058-2015

Official wording

Reason: An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.

Code information: Catalog Number: 110010851 Lot Number: 139800, 139810, 139820

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution-including the states of FL, NY, TX, VA, NV, MI, CA, IN, SD, GA, KY, NC, and AR.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.