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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0520-2015·Announced 2014-12-17

Biomet Microfixation Recalls Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Systems

Biomet Microfixation is recalling 42 Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Systems 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, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Biomet Microfixation, LLC is recalling 42 units of the Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System (Model 24-6555TI). The affected lots are 525210B, 525200A, 525200B, and 525210A. The recall is due to laser etching on the parts being wider and deeper than the conditions previously validated.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and California) and internationally to Australia, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom. The source text does not specify the number of patients affected or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the defect.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Biomet Microfixation, LLC for instructions on how to return or replace the affected devices. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System- 55mm Rt Standard 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 24-6555TI
  • Lot #s: 525210B
  • 525200A
  • 525200B
  • 525210A.

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 →