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Biomet Microfixation, Inc.: LACTOSORB SYSTEM 1.5MM ADJUSTABLE SELF-DRILLING TAP FOR POWER DRIVER, REF: 915-2185, NON-STERILE PRODUCT, BIOMET MICROFIXATION,K INC. 1520 TRA DEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. www.biometmicrofixation.com. LactoSorb Self Drilling Taps are used to drill and tap holes. They are self drilling so they do not require a hole to be drilled prior to use. They are used along with the LactoSorb Bulbs Handles or Power Drivers to advance the Tap into the bone.

Recall number
Z-0490-2010
Recalling firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Product
LACTOSORB SYSTEM 1.5MM ADJUSTABLE SELF-DRILLING TAP FOR POWER DRIVER, REF: 915-2185, NON-STERILE PRODUCT, BIOMET MICROFIXATION,K INC. 1520 TRA DEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA. www.biometmicrofixation.com. LactoSorb Self Drilling Taps are used to drill and tap holes. They are self drilling so they do not require a hole to be drilled prior to use. They are used along with the LactoSorb Bulbs Handles or Power Drivers to advance the Tap into the bone.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-09-15
Posted
2010-01-04
Terminated
2010-01-23
Reason
Biomet Microfixation is recalling LactoSorb Self Drilling Adjustable Tap Model Numbers 915-2075 Lot # 064350 and 915-2185 Lot # 885580. The two lots identified have a new style stop and an old style tap; they are not compatible, as the depth etchings do not line up correctly. Depending on the tap (1.5mm VS 2.0mm) you may drill too shallow or too deep.
Root cause
Component change control
Action
Biomet Microfixation notified consignees of the recalled product beginning September 2009 via telephone and e-mail correspondence. Users were asked to return the affected product to the firm. For further information, contact Biomet Microfixation at 1-904-741-9468.
Quantity
7 pieces
Distribution
USA - FL, MO, and KS; Foreign: Brazil and China.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Number: 885580
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWC
Firm FEI
1032347
Firm city
Jacksonville
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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