Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers/UDI: 331750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)331750; 331760 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)331760; 331770 (01)00880304461673(17)270901(10)331770; 577380 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)577380; 608690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)608690; 671340 (01)00880304461673(17)271026(10)671340; 671350 (01)00880304461673(17)271127(10)671350; 671460 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)671460; 671840 (01)00880304461673(17)271117(10)671840; 735690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)735690; 735720 (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720; 735720R (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720R; 930750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)930750
  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, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers/UDI: 331750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)331750; 331760 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)331760; 331770 (01)00880304461673(17)270901(10)331770; 577380 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)577380; 608690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)608690; 671340 (01)00880304461673(17)271026(10)671340; 671350 (01)00880304461673(17)271127(10)671350; 671460 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)671460; 671840 (01)00880304461673(17)271117(10)671840; 735690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)735690; 735720 (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720; 735720R (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720R; 930750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)930750

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0381-2024

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