Z-1232-2012

REF 905570 3.5 mm Lactoscrew Anchor Size 2 white Maxbraid ,(Lactosorb L-15 resorbable copolymer ) Sterile...

Name: Z-1232-2012 REF 905570 3.5 mm Lactoscrew Anchor Size 2 white Maxbraid ,(Lactosorb L-15 resorbable copolymer ) Sterile...
Creator: Biomet, Inc.
Published: 2012-01-25
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2012-01-25 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Biomet, Inc. began a recall of REF 905570 3.5 mm Lactoscrew Anchor Size 2 white Maxbraid ,(Lactosorb L-15 resorbable copolymer ) Sterile, EO; Biomet Sports Medicine, Warsaw, IN Product... on 2012-01-25. The reason FDA records is "Biomet initiated this action following an internal audit which discovered the component level package insert was included in the product packaging in place of the end level product package insert (01-501072). This meant...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1232-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2012-01-25
Posted: 2012-03-21
Terminated: 2013-04-12
Recalling firm: Zimmer GmbH
Product: REF 905570 3.5 mm Lactoscrew Anchor Size 2 white Maxbraid ,(Lactosorb L-15 resorbable copolymer ) Sterile, EO; Biomet Sports Medicine, Warsaw, IN Product Usage: The Biomet Sports Medicine Soft Tissue Anchoring Devices are resorbable repair devices used to attach soft tissue to bone.
Product code: HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall: Biomet initiated this action following an internal audit which discovered the component level package insert was included in the product packaging in place of the end level product package insert (01-501072). This meant that the Indications, Contraindications, Possible Adverse Effects, and some Warnings are not present with the packaged device.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Packaging
Action: Biomed Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated January 25, 2012 to distributors, hospitals, and OR managers via US mail. The notice identified the product, description of problem, possible adverse health consequences, and actions to be taken, including directions to immediately locate devices and stop device use ,with directions for return. A copy of the correct package insert was included with directions to report any procedures performed outside of indications for use. Receipt confirmation was requested by calling 800-348-9500, extension 3983 or 3009. The notice included a list of units invoiced to the account with a FaxBack Response form to be filled out and sent to the Attention of Angie Dickson, Biomet, 56 East Bell Drive Warsaw, In 46580. Questions concerning the recall should be directed to 574-371-3983 or 574-371-3009, M-F 8-5PM(EST)
Quantity in commerce: 1414
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Mexico and Netherlands.
Product codes and lots: 40370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 377930, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 83271040370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 37793040370, 40380, 193300, 193390, 193420, 262880, 262890, 262900, 295530, 295540, 314440, 377910, 377930, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 832710, 430410, 430420, 430430, 430440, 435400, 435410, 435420, 463950, 463960, 464240, 499820, 610320, 610330, 610340, 727730, 727740, 727760, 727770, 727800, 727810, 727830, 832710.

Product code HWC

K080088Class IIBiomet Sports Medicine Anchor Devices and Ziploop ConstructsBiomet Manufacturing, Inc. / cleared 2008-06-11

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