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Z-1589-2011

Biomet INNERVUE DISPOSABLE SCOPE KIT 1.2MM WITH CANNULA SET, PRODUCT NUMBER 922141, STERILE

Zimmer GmbH / initiated 2011-02-10 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Biomet, Inc. began a recall of Biomet INNERVUE DISPOSABLE SCOPE KIT 1.2MM WITH CANNULA SET, PRODUCT NUMBER 922141, STERILE on . The reason FDA records is "The cannula could not be connected to the scope and scopes disengage during use. The outer hub of Innervue scopes may become detached from the inner hub of the scopes during assembly of the scope to the Innervue hand...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1589-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Zimmer GmbH
Product
Biomet INNERVUE DISPOSABLE SCOPE KIT 1.2MM WITH CANNULA SET, PRODUCT NUMBER 922141, STERILE
Product code
HRX Arthroscope
Reason for recall
The cannula could not be connected to the scope and scopes disengage during use. The outer hub of Innervue scopes may become detached from the inner hub of the scopes during assembly of the scope to the Innervue hand piece. This condition may prevent the Innervue scope from being securely attached to the Innervue hand piece.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process design
Action
On 2/10/2011, Biomet issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTICE" to their Direct Accounts instructing customers to identify and discontinue use of the recalled products and return them to Biomet. Response forms were provided.
Quantity in commerce
264
Distribution
Distribution USA nationwide and to the Netherlands
Product codes and lots
PART NUMBER 922141, LOT NUMBERS-649680, 818630, 390060, 968890, 783990, 784000