The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1089-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Biomet Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long Recalled for Design Defect

Biomet Spine is recalling 10 units of the Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long because the device lacks a locking feature, posing a risk of rod disengagement during surgery.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect in a surgical instrument that could lead to patient harm, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Biomet Spine, LLC is recalling 10 units of the Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long, Model #7706-1904. The device is a reusable orthopedic surgical instrument used in pedicle screw procedures. The recall involves specific lot numbers L561968 and L570545, with product code 7703-1600.

The recall was initiated because the Inserter does not contain a feature that locks the Rod in place during use. This design defect creates a potential for the Rod to disengage from the Inserter during insertion, which could lead to harm to the patient. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected units were distributed to Texas, Ohio, Nebraska, and New York. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected devices and contact Biomet Spine, LLC for further instructions or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long, Model #7706-1904. The Inserter is a reusable device provided within an aluminum sterilization case along with other orthopedic manual surgical instruments. The case consists of three trays of instruments, and the middle tray contains a
Manufacturer
Biomet Spine, LLC
Affected units
10

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 (1)

  • LOT Numbers: L561968 and L570545 Product Code: 7703-1600

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: