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Biomet Microfixation, Inc.: Labeled in part:"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE***JACKSONVILLE, FL 33218 USA***www.biometfixation.com***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM TITANIUM***#01-6577***LOT XXXXXX***QTY 00001***X-DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 5/PKG***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM***". Bone screws intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system. These screws are to be used with our TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) implants.
- Recall number
- Z-2779-2011
- Recalling firm
- Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
- Product
- Labeled in part:"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE***JACKSONVILLE, FL 33218 USA***www.biometfixation.com***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM TITANIUM***#01-6577***LOT XXXXXX***QTY 00001***X-DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 5/PKG***2.0 MM X 7.0 MM***". Bone screws intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system. These screws are to be used with our TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) implants.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-06-25
- Posted
- 2011-07-11
- Terminated
- 2011-11-09
- Reason
- Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL is recalling part number 01-6577, 2.0x7 mm Fossa X-drive screws, 5 pack, lot # 233270. This product is being recalled due to the possibility that the pack may have contained another part, 01-6581 2.0x11 mm Fossa x-drive screws, 5 pack.
- Root cause
- Mixed-up of materials/components
- Action
- Biomet Microfixation, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to complete and return an Inventory Reconciliation form via fax to 904-741-9425. The form requests that customers indicate whether they want to keep the product or return for credit. Customers can contact the Customer Relations Specialist at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400 ext. 468 for questions regarding this recall.
- Quantity
- 25 units
- Distribution
- Product was distributed to one distributor in Argentina.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Lot # 233270
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- KBW
- Firm FEI
- 1032347
- Firm city
- Jacksonville
- Firm state
- FL
- Firm country
- not on file
Where this comes from
- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
- sha256
- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
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