The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2311-2020·Announced 2020-06-17

Biomet A.L.P.S. Proximal Humerus Plating System Locking Pegs Recalled

Biomet is recalling A.L.P.S. Proximal Humerus Plating System 3.2mm Locking Pegs 60mm because they were distributed without completed design history files or design transfer activities.

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. The hazard is procedural (incomplete documentation) rather than a direct physical defect causing harm, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Biomet is recalling the A.L.P.S. Proximal Humerus Plating System 3.2mm Locking Peg 60mm (Item Number: 110025460). The product is intended for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures during the normal healing process.

The recall was initiated because the devices were distributed to the field without having completed design history files or design transfer activities. The affected lot number is J3853404. The recall quantity is 15 units.

The products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically NY, GA, FL, and MO) and in Canada, Australia, Chile, China, Japan, Malaysia, and the Netherlands. No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text, but the recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM 3.2MM LOCKING PEG 60MM , Item Number: 110025460 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures during the normal healing process.
Manufacturer
Biomet
Affected units
15

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 Number: J3853404 (01)00887868134500(17)260813(10)J3853404

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Biomet 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 22 products in this recall →