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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178562

Z-0383-2024

October 09, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 93323
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
N/A
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0383-2024

Official wording

Reason: Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

Code information: Lot Numbers/UDI: 331820 (01)00880304461666(17)270710(10)331820; 478000 (01)00880304461666(17)270629(10)478000; 535420 (01)00880304461666(17)270826(10)535420; 608710 (01)00880304461666(17)271114(10)608710; 608740 (01)00880304461666(17)271113(10)608740; 671500 (01)00880304461666(17)271030(10)671500; 671510 (01)00880304461666(17)280121(10)671510; 857040 (01)00880304461666(17)271112(10)857040;

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery