The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0513-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Biomet Microfixation Recalls Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System

Biomet Microfixation is recalling 42 units of the Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System because laser etching on the parts is wider and deeper than validated conditions.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, indicating a theoretical risk rather than a confirmed adverse health consequence.

Plain-English summary

Biomet Microfixation, LLC is recalling 42 units of the Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System (Model 01-6551TI). The affected lots are 535370A, 535370B, 535370C, and 535370D. The recall was initiated because the laser etching on the parts is wider and deeper than the conditions previously validated.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (Pennsylvania, Minnesota, California) and internationally to Australia, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Biomet Microfixation, LLC for instructions on how to return the affected devices. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System- 50mm Lft Narrow Ti Mand Reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint
Affected units
42

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Model 01-6551TI
  • Lot #s: 535370A
  • 535370B
  • 535370C
  • 535370D.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Biomet Microfixation, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 14 products in this recall →