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FDA (Devices) recall action 93323

Biomet, Inc. recalled 19 products on 2023-11-29

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Products
19
Announced
2023-11-29
Critical
0
Units

Why these products were recalled

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

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

1–19 of 19

  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Anchor Plug Recalled for Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (20 MM) because metal burrs in transverse holes prevent surgical instruments from passing through, potentially extending surgery time.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178562
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs

    Biomet has recalled certain Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs (16 MM) due to metal burrs in the transverse holes. These burrs may prevent the drill or pins from passing through, potentially extending surgical time.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 16 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178406
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  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Short Anchor Plug recalled for metal burrs

    Biomet is recalling the Compress Device Short Anchor Plug due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper insertion of drill or pins, potentially extending surgical time. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 26 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178568
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Surgical implant anchor plugs may contain metal burrs affecting insertion

    Biomet's Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes, which can prevent proper insertion of surgical tools and extend surgery time. The affected devices are distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566
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    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs recalled due to metal burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (14 MM) due to potential metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper insertion during surgery. The defect may extend surgical time.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178556
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Short Anchor Plug recalled due to metal burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (28 MM, Item 178570) due to potential metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent surgical instruments from passing through, extending surgery duration.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178570
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs in Transverse Holes

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs (18 MM) due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper drill or pin placement, potentially extending surgery time.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper device function during surgery. The defect could result in extended surgical time.

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    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178410
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    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug recalled for potential metal burrs

    Biomet recalls Compress Device Short Anchor Plug devices due to potential metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper drill and pin placement during orthopedic surgery, affecting units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 12 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178554
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Surgical Anchor Plug Devices Recalled for Potential Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent surgical drill passage and extend surgery time.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404
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    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Orthopedic Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs Preventing Proper Installation

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent drills or pins from passing through, potentially extending surgical procedures.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs that may prevent proper surgical installation and extend operation time. Distribution includes US nationwide and eight other countries.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Compress Device Anchor Plugs recalled due to metal burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent drill or pins from passing through, potentially extending surgical time.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 12 MM -For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178402
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (22 MM) used in orthopedic surgery because they may contain metal burrs in the transverse holes that could prevent drill or pin passage and extend surgical procedures.

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    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178564
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Anchor Plugs recalled for metal burrs in transverse holes

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs due to potential metal burrs in the transverse holes that may prevent proper placement of drill pins during surgery, potentially extending surgical time.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Short Anchor Plug Recalled Due to Metal Burrs

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs (23 MM) due to potential metal burrs in transverse holes that may prevent proper insertion of surgical instruments, potentially extending surgery time. Distribution includes US and multiple international countries.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 23 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178565
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Compress Device Anchor Plugs Recalled for Metal Burrs in Surgical Holes

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs that may prevent surgical instruments from passing through properly. The defect may result in extended surgery time.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178412
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Compress Device Anchor Plug Recall - Metal Burrs May Extend Surgery

    Biomet is recalling Compress Device Short Anchor Plugs due to metal burrs that may prevent surgical instruments from passing through, potentially extending operative time.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178560
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    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)··2023-11-29

    Biomet Anchor Plugs Recalled: Metal Burrs Prevent Proper Assembly

    Biomet's Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plugs are being recalled due to metal burrs in assembly holes. The defect prevents drill pins from passing through, potentially extending surgical time during implantation procedures.

    Product
    Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178414
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    0 states