Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 12 MM -For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178402

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers/UDI 240750 (01)00880304259713(17)270112(10)240750 671330 (01)00880304259713(17)271114(10)671330 671420 (01)00880304259713(17)270831(10)671420 671660 (01)00880304259713(17)270901(10)671660 752730 (01)00880304259713(17)270802(10)752730 752760 (01)00880304259713(17)270816(10)752760 798010 (01)00880304259713(17)270120(10)798010 921660 (01)00880304259713(17)270724(10)921660 930670 (01)00880304259713(17)270727(10)930670 930680 (01)00880304259713(17)270802(10)930680 965330 (01)00880304259713(17)271112(10)965330
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 12 MM -For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178402

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers/UDI 240750 (01)00880304259713(17)270112(10)240750 671330 (01)00880304259713(17)271114(10)671330 671420 (01)00880304259713(17)270831(10)671420 671660 (01)00880304259713(17)270901(10)671660 752730 (01)00880304259713(17)270802(10)752730 752760 (01)00880304259713(17)270816(10)752760 798010 (01)00880304259713(17)270120(10)798010 921660 (01)00880304259713(17)270724(10)921660 930670 (01)00880304259713(17)270727(10)930670 930680 (01)00880304259713(17)270802(10)930680 965330 (01)00880304259713(17)271112(10)965330

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0371-2024

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