Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers/UDI 331640 (01)00880304461659(17)270726(10)331640; 331660 (01)00880304461659(17)270629(10)331660; 331670 (01)00880304461659(17)270726(10)331670; 477980 (01)00880304461659(17)280112(10)477980; 577330 (01)00880304461659(17)270725(10)577330; 577640 (01)00880304461659(17)270816(10)577640; 608520 (01)00880304461659(17)271030(10)608520; 608530 (01)00880304461659(17)280112(10)608530; 608630 (01)00880304461659(17)271204(10)608630; 671430 (01)00880304461659(17)271204(10)671430; 671810 (01)00880304461659(17)271117(10)671810; 735610 (01)00880304461659(17)271209(10)735610; 735960 (01)00880304461659(17)271202(10)735960; 795170 (01)00880304461659(17)290305(10)795170; 856960 (01)00880304461659(17)271115(10)856960; 930720 (01)00880304461659(17)270703(10)930720; 975150 (01)00880304461659(17)270731(10)975150; 982350 (01)00880304461659(17)270723(10)982350;
  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 Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers/UDI 331640 (01)00880304461659(17)270726(10)331640; 331660 (01)00880304461659(17)270629(10)331660; 331670 (01)00880304461659(17)270726(10)331670; 477980 (01)00880304461659(17)280112(10)477980; 577330 (01)00880304461659(17)270725(10)577330; 577640 (01)00880304461659(17)270816(10)577640; 608520 (01)00880304461659(17)271030(10)608520; 608530 (01)00880304461659(17)280112(10)608530; 608630 (01)00880304461659(17)271204(10)608630; 671430 (01)00880304461659(17)271204(10)671430; 671810 (01)00880304461659(17)271117(10)671810; 735610 (01)00880304461659(17)271209(10)735610; 735960 (01)00880304461659(17)271202(10)735960; 795170 (01)00880304461659(17)290305(10)795170; 856960 (01)00880304461659(17)271115(10)856960; 930720 (01)00880304461659(17)270703(10)930720; 975150 (01)00880304461659(17)270731(10)975150; 982350 (01)00880304461659(17)270723(10)982350;

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0378-2024

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