Z-2485-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Biomet, Inc. — Warsaw, IN

FDA device recall Z-2485-2012 was initiated by Biomet, Inc. on Aug 23, 2012 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition)… The recall status is terminated (terminated Aug 27, 2013). Affected quantity: 268 units total.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Oct 10, 2012
Initiation Date
Aug 23, 2012
Termination Date
Aug 27, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
268 units total

Product Description

Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The System is intended for fractures and fracture dislocations, osteotomies and non-unions of the proximal humerus, particularly in osteopenic bone. The System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies and non-unions of the olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, particularly in osteopenic bone. The OptiLock VL Distal Radius Plating System is intended for use in distal radius and ulna (and other small bones), including use in osteopenic bone.

Reason for Recall

Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, GA, MT, TA, AZ, WA, CA, TA, IN, NY, NJ, VA, MA, MI, MD, PA, KY, NC, UT, NH, FL, OK, CO, LA, OH, MO and SD, and the countries of Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Costa Rica.

Code Information

Catalog number: 14-400795; and lot numbers: 133420, 409460, 469960, 487650, 487660, 627940, 627950, 797190, and 797200.

Source

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