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DISCOVERY ELBOW prosthesis, 4 MM X 100 MM RIGHT HUMERAL FLANGED I BOND COAT Tl 6AL 4V ALLOY. Elbow joint replacement prostheses are intended for primary and revision joint arthroplasty for use in cemented applications.

Z-1925-2014

May 15, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 68418
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1925-2014

Official wording

Reason: Surface finish is different than specified. The implant has 30 grit blast on the exterior of the flange when the print calls for the glass bead blast. The patient may experience pain requiring surgical intervention.

Code information: Catalog/REF #: 114905, Lot #: M846640

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the state of California

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Surface finish is different than specified. The implant has 30 grit blast on the exterior of the flange when the print calls for the glass bead blast. The patient may experience pain requiring surgical intervention.