Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers/UDI: 017910 (01)00880304259768(17)270807(10)017910; 017910R (01)00880304259768(17)270807(10)017910R; 018060 (01)00880304259768(17)270817(10)018060; 332060 (01)00880304259768(17)270817(10)332060; 608610 (01)00880304259768(17)271204(10)608610; 671740 (01)00880304259768(17)271117(10)671740; 671740R (01)00880304259768(17)271117(10)671740R; 752790 (01)00880304259768(17)270816(10)752790; 752790R (01)00880304259768(17)270816(10)752790R; 965290 (01)00880304259768(17)271030(10)965290;
  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, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers/UDI: 017910 (01)00880304259768(17)270807(10)017910; 017910R (01)00880304259768(17)270807(10)017910R; 018060 (01)00880304259768(17)270817(10)018060; 332060 (01)00880304259768(17)270817(10)332060; 608610 (01)00880304259768(17)271204(10)608610; 671740 (01)00880304259768(17)271117(10)671740; 671740R (01)00880304259768(17)271117(10)671740R; 752790 (01)00880304259768(17)270816(10)752790; 752790R (01)00880304259768(17)270816(10)752790R; 965290 (01)00880304259768(17)271030(10)965290;

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0374-2024

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