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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Single Use Gamma Sterilized, Rx inner incorrect label: CurvTek 7 MM Medium, Single Pack Quantity -3, REF 906760 To pass the CurvTek needle, place the jaws of the instrument utilized to grasp the needle on the sides of the needle and orient and needle parallel to the long axis of the instrument. Position the needle to follow the path of the tunnel created by the cartridges. This aligns the needle with the radius of the transosseous tunnel. Advance the needle while rotating the instrument away from the entry point. Gently feed the needle through the length of the tunnel.

Z-0523-2014

November 26, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 66964
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
21
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0523-2014

Official wording

Reason: Inner label of PN: 906768 Lot: 055450 CurvTek Eye Needle 22mm X-Large states incorrectly PN: 906760 7mm Medium.

Code information: Lot 055450

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including MI, IA, IL, IN, and TN.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Inner label of PN: 906768 Lot: 055450 CurvTek Eye Needle 22mm X-Large states incorrectly PN: 906760 7mm Medium.