The Recall Desk

Hazard

Metal Burr recalls

12 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
12
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2023-11-29

Of the 12 metal burr recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0382-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0381-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0384-2024·2023-11-29

    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.

    Product
    Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178564
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0378-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0387-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0386-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0374-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0372-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0370-2024·2023-11-29

    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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1463-2023·2023-05-03

    VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula Recalled for Internal Metal Burr

    Covidien LP is recalling 145 units of the VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula due to a manufacturing defect that may create a metal burr inside the device at the weld joint.

    Product
    VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 8 mm Standard, Model Number RC8STS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1464-2023·2023-05-03

    VersaOne Positioning Cannula Recalled for Metal Burr Manufacturing Defect

    Covidien LP recalls VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula due to manufacturing defect that may leave a metal burr inside the device. No injuries reported.

    Product
    VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 11mm Standard, Model Number RC11STS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1465-2023·2023-05-03

    VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula Recalled Due to Internal Metal Burrs

    Covidien LP is recalling VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannulas (Model RC12STS) due to manufacturing defects that may produce metal burrs on the inside of the device, potentially causing internal tissue damage during use.

    Product
    VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 12mm Standard, Model Number RC12STS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide