Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Part #'s 900728 900737 900738 900740 909836 110008343 110009769 231201303 Lot #'s 669220 625160 625180 679060 529190 585920 742460 751280 751290 751330 751400 751410 751420 751430 630570
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Part #'s 900728 900737 900738 900740 909836 110008343 110009769 231201303 Lot #'s 669220 625160 625180 679060 529190 585920 742460 751280 751290 751330 751400 751410 751420 751430 630570
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1827-2016
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