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Biomet Microfixation, Inc.: "***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***CENTER DRIVE STAINLESS STEEL***2.0MM SYSTEM SCREWDRIVER BLADE***Non-Sterile Product***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***" Blade used to implant screws.

Recall number
Z-2913-2011
Recalling firm
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
Product
"***BIOMET MICROFIXATION***CENTER DRIVE STAINLESS STEEL***2.0MM SYSTEM SCREWDRIVER BLADE***Non-Sterile Product***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***" Blade used to implant screws.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-03-15
Posted
2011-08-01
Terminated
2011-11-09
Reason
Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL is recalling Center Drive Blade, 2.0, Model Number 01-9047, Lot # 064980. Product is non-conforming (blades do not retain screws).
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Biomet Microfixation, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" undated letter to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to remove the affected products and immediately return them to Biomet Microfixation, Attn: Global Complaint Coordinator, 1520 Tradeport Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218-2480; complete and return the Inventory Reconciliation sheet via Fax to the attention of: Global Complaint Coordinator at 904-741-9425, and notify their customers if product was further distributed. If you have any questions, contact the Global Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.
Quantity
35
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Israel and South Africa.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 064980
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LXH
Firm FEI
1032347
Firm city
Jacksonville
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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