Z-0582-2012

Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop...

Name: Z-0582-2012 Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop...
Creator: Biomet Sports Medicine
Published: 2008-04-24
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Biomet Sports Medicine / initiated 2008-04-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Biomet Sports Medicine began a recall of Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament... on 2008-04-24. The reason FDA records is "Six sizes of ToggleLoc, Artificial Ligament Fixation Device, have been manufactured with the suture pull hole drilled in the wrong location on the device. The ToggleLoc implant is deployed with a suture that pulls the...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0582-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2008-04-24
Posted: 2012-01-11
Terminated: 2011-12-27
Recalling firm: Biomet Sports Medicine
Product: Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 25MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 20MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 30MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 35MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device #7 PE Ziploop (TM) ToggleLoc (TM). Toggleloc anchors are indicated for use for fixation of tendons & ligaments during orthopedic reconstruction procedures such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Product code: MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Reason for recall: Six sizes of ToggleLoc, Artificial Ligament Fixation Device, have been manufactured with the suture pull hole drilled in the wrong location on the device. The ToggleLoc implant is deployed with a suture that pulls the device through the tunnel. The hole being drilled in the wrong location will orient the device to pass through the tunnel with the angled end of the implant first. This may caus
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Employee error
Action: Biomet Sports Medicine sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" notice dated May 15, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to locate and discontinue use of the affected product. Customers should contact the firm at 800-535-8692 for questions related to this notice.
Quantity in commerce: 203
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, TX, and WA, and the countries of Australia, Chile, France, Poland, The Netherlands and Turkey.
Product codes and lots: Catalog Number: 904720, 904721, 904722 (x2), 904723, 904724, & 904753 Lot Number Identification: L662080, L662090, L763680 - L662100, L662110, L662120 & L705230

Product code MBI

K033838Class IITitanium Toggle Button(s)Biomet Manufacturing, Inc. / cleared 2004-02-13

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