The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1666-2020·Announced 2020-04-15

Biomet Recalls Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Concerns

Biomet is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, and the hazard is described as a potential process issue rather than a confirmed defect causing harm.

Plain-English summary

Biomet, Inc. is recalling 230,001 units of the BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 65 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433165. The recall was initiated because of a potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.

The affected products were distributed worldwide. In the United States, distribution included Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and UDI numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to Biomet, Inc. according to the company's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 65 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433165.
Manufacturer
Biomet, Inc.
Affected units
230,001

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 (20)

  • ***Lot Numbers*** 410520
  • 959170
  • 036440
  • 036450
  • 036460
  • 095920
  • 096370
  • 318810
  • 527340 527350
  • 527360
  • 528040
  • 600450
  • 600530
  • 688350
  • 729320
  • 793180
  • 857860
  • 977000
  • 074660
  • 074670

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 33 recalled by Biomet, Inc. 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 33 products in this recall →