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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2300-2020·Announced 2020-06-17

Biomet Recalls Comprehensive VRS Inserter Shoulder Prosthesis Devices

Biomet is recalling 38 Comprehensive VRS Inserter shoulder prosthesis devices because the central screw drill may seize, potentially extending surgery time.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (surgical delay) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Biomet, Inc. is recalling 38 units of the Comprehensive VRS Inserter, a shoulder prosthesis device (Item No. 110019068). The affected lots are 814100, 570640, 728890, and 977300. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recall is due to a defect where the central screw drill may seize inside the device. This malfunction may lead to an extension of surgery time as medical professionals attempt to find a replacement device.

The devices were distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in California, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. They were also distributed to the Netherlands. Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Biomet, Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)00880304829503 (10)728890, (01)00880304829503 (10)977300
Manufacturer
Biomet, Inc.
Affected units
38

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 (4)

  • Lots 814100
  • 570640
  • 728890
  • 977300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 8 states specifically: