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Device product

LOW PROFILE NON-LOCK SCREW; 2.7mm x 22 mm; REF 131227222; LOT RM105E. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.

Z-1446-2015

March 18, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 70837
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
45
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1446-2015

Official wording

Reason: A Biomet investigation found that the Low Profile Non-Locking Screw 2.7mmx22mm screw (Part Number: 131227222 Lot: RM105E) was anodized green and should have been anodized gold per the print.

Code information: REF 131227222 LOT RM105E

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CA, IA, NY, FL, PA, UT, NC, SC, KY, CO, MA, GA, WA, TX, OK, and IL.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A Biomet investigation found that the Low Profile Non-Locking Screw 2.7mmx22mm screw (Part Number: 131227222 Lot: RM105E) was anodized green and should have been anodized gold per the print.