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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use with Optivac. The Optigun Ratchet is used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac.

Z-1744-2015

May 14, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.
Event
Event 71365
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1744-2015

Official wording

Reason: The pin which maintains the knob button, may disconnect and become lost. This may result in a delay of surgery to obtain a new Optigun and detect/retrieve the pin, and may necessitate revision surgery if the pin falls into the surgical site and is not detected.

Code information: Catalog number: 419500 Lot number: 0101296012

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution to MD only

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The pin which maintains the knob button, may disconnect and become lost. This may result in a delay of surgery to obtain a new Optigun and detect/retrieve the pin, and may necessitate revision surgery if the pin falls into the surgical site and is not detected.