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Compress Anchor Plug

2023-10-19

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Quick summary: Compress Anchor Plug. Date: 2023-10-19.

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Recall details

Quick summary: Compress Anchor Plug. Date: 2023-10-19.

Official details

Affected product details

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BrandBiomet Orthopedics
ProductCompress Anchor Plug
IssueMedical devices - Performance
Recall classType II
IdentificationRA-74450

Affected products

ProductCompress Anchor Plug
Lot930750 331680 930790 331720 332030 331780 982350 577570 477990 535430
Model178564 178565 178552 178556 178566 178406 178558 178554 178560
Serial number930750 331680 930790 331720 332030 331780 982350 577570 477990 535430
DescriptionCompress Anchor Plug
ProductCompress Anchor Plug
LotMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model178412 178408 178414 178402 178400 178410 178404 178406
Serial numberMore than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
DescriptionCompress Anchor Plug

Issue

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific medical device recall for the compress device segmental anchor plug and the compress device short anchor plug products. The affected anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through. The issue was determined to be caused by a manufacturing process update impacting select lots manufactured prior to 2019. There have been five complaints received for the issue. The potential interference issue would be recognizable at the point of use. Any products previously implanted from the affected lot numbers are not impacted by this recall. Recall Start Date: October 16, 2023

What you should do

  • Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
Additional official information
AudienceHealthcare
CategoryHealth products - Medical devices - Orthopaedics
CompaniesBiomet Orthopedics 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, Indiana, United States, 46581
Published byHealth Canada
Recall classType II
Alert / recall typeHealth product recall
Identification numberRA-74450
Background{}
CompaniesBiomet Orthopedics 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, Indiana, United States, 46581
AudiencesHealthcare
Source updated2023-10-19

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