The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-3252-2018·Announced 2018-10-03

Biomet Sports Medicine Drill Bit Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date Labeling

Zimmer Biomet is recalling 217 units of Biomet Sports Medicine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bits because the expiration date is incorrectly listed on the label.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation or packaging-only problems.

Plain-English summary

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. is recalling 217 units of Biomet Sports Medicine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bit with Sleeve Nitinol. The product is intended for soft tissue to bone fixation in shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, hand and wrist, and hip repair. The recall was initiated because the expiration date is incorrectly listed on the label.

The affected units are sterile stainless steel items with Item Number 110016992. The recall covers specific lot numbers: 053940, 545740, 067490, 664610, 165770, 676180, 165830, 688250, 415590, and 860050. The distribution pattern includes Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, and Texas.

Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the affected products. Consumers are not directly affected as this is a professional medical device. For more information, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Biomet Sports Medii cine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bit with Sleeve Nitinol intended to be used for soft tissue to bone fixation with indications for use in: Shoulder, Foot and Ankle, Knee, Hand and Wrist and Hip repair.Stainless Steel, Sterile Item Number: 110016992
Affected units
217

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 (10)

  • Lot Numbers: 053940
  • 545740
  • 067490
  • 664610
  • 165770
  • 676180
  • 165830
  • 688250
  • 415590
  • 860050

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: