The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1744-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Biomet Optigun Ratchet Cement Gun Recalled Due to Pin Disconnection Risk

Biomet France is recalling three Optigun Ratchet cement guns because a pin may disconnect and be lost, potentially delaying surgery or requiring revision.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device defect that may necessitate revision surgery if the pin falls into the surgical site, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, consistent with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Biomet France S.A.R.L. is recalling three units of the Optigun Ratchet, a hand-held cement gun used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac system. The recall is due to a defect where the pin that maintains the knob button may disconnect and become lost.

The distribution of these devices was nationwide to medical doctors only. The specific units affected are identified by catalog number 419500 and lot number 0101296012.

If the pin disconnects, it may result in a delay of surgery while a new Optigun is obtained and the pin is detected or retrieved. If the pin falls into the surgical site and is not detected, it may necessitate revision surgery.

The recalled product

Product
The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use with Optivac. The Optigun Ratchet is used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac.
Affected units
3

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)

  • Catalog number: 419500 Lot number: 0101296012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: