Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Damage
Biomet, Inc. is recalling certain Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assemblies because an exposed saw blade may have damaged the sterile barrier packaging.
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, which involves a remote possibility of adverse health consequences, and involves a potential loss of sterility.
Plain-English summary
Biomet, Inc. is conducting a medical device recall for various sizes of the Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly (Model/Catalog Number: 475620).
The recall was initiated because an exposed saw blade may have caused damage to the sterile barrier packaging. This damage could potentially compromise the sterility of the device.
Distribution of the affected products is documented in the manufacturer's initial consignee and distribution history lists. Users should refer to the manufacturer's documentation for specific identification of affected units.
The recalled product
- Product
- Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model/Catalog Number: 475620 Product Description: Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly 12mm
- Manufacturer
- Biomet, Inc.
- 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 (2)
- UDI-DI (01)00887868507793(17)360407(10)67818791
- Lot 67818791
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 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.
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