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Green Mamba Suture Passer

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 2, 2015 Biomet Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number: 110010850 Lot Number Identification: 167890, 231120, 253210, 550050, 551580, 716300, 953230
  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:
There may be a separation and an insufficient weld between the spring and washer. The weld between the spring and washer may fracture, causing the Mamba Suture Passer instruments jaw to not actuate properly. 6 complaints have been received in which 3 have been reported with a delay up to 10 minutes.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Green Mamba Suture Passer

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number: 110010850 Lot Number Identification: 167890, 231120, 253210, 550050, 551580, 716300, 953230

Distribution:

Distributed in: FL, NJ, WI, UT, TX, KY, KS, OH, GA, LA, AL, NY, NC, AR, MO, VA, CA, MN, IN, HI

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0472-2016

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