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FDA (Devices) recall action 69932

Biomet, Inc. recalled 2 products on 2014-12-24

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Products
2
Announced
2014-12-24
Critical
0
Units
17

Why these products were recalled

After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.

After receiving a complaint, Biomet Orthopedic Inc., conducted an investigation which determined that the following parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 348 Catalog Number: 51-199333, Lot Number Identification: 024320 and Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C, Catalog Number: 51-199335, Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2014-12-24

    Biomet Recalls Sirius Hip Stems Due to Packaging Mix-Up

    Biomet is recalling nine Sirius Femoral Hip Stems because parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment.

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    Device Brand Name: Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 34B Device Classification Name: prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented Device Common Name: Sirius Femoral Stem The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2014-12-24

    Biomet Sirius Cemented Hip Stem Recall Due to Packaging Mix-up

    Biomet is recalling eight Sirius Polish Cemented Hip Stems because parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment.

    Product
    Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided…
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