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Device product

Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bullet tip of cylindrical reamers during the tibial preparation in OSS procedures. They are reusable.

Z-0474-2013

November 01, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 63708
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0474-2013

Official wording

Reason: The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. The surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. Increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life.

Code information: Catalog Number: 113740 and Lot Number Identification: 779270

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution in the state of WI.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The items in this lot are missing the ion implantation feature. The surface of the head may be softer and more prone to scratching, which in tum could potentially cause higher wear of the poly bearing. Increased wear could potentially lead to a shorter implant life.