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Biomet, Inc.: Biomet INNERVUE DISPOSABLE SCOPE KIT 1.2MM, PRODUCT NUMBER 922140, STERILE

Recall number
Z-1588-2011
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Product
Biomet INNERVUE DISPOSABLE SCOPE KIT 1.2MM, PRODUCT NUMBER 922140, STERILE
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-02-10
Posted
2011-03-07
Terminated
2013-08-27
Reason
The cannula could not be connected to the scope and scopes disengage during use. The outer hub of Innervue scopes may become detached from the inner hub of the scopes during assembly of the scope to the Innervue hand piece. This condition may prevent the Innervue scope from being securely attached to the Innervue hand piece.
Root cause
Process design
Action
On 2/10/2011, Biomet issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTICE" to their Direct Accounts instructing customers to identify and discontinue use of the recalled products and return them to Biomet. Response forms were provided.
Quantity
343
Distribution
Distribution USA nationwide and to the Netherlands
Lot, serial or model codes
PART NUMBER 922140, LOT NUMBERS-337350, 381090, 381110, 337340, 751560, 751550, 707500, 707520, 707480, 073120, 073140
510(k) numbers
["K072879"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HRX
Firm FEI
1825034
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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