Recall Z-1801-2014— Biomet, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Biomet, Inc., initiated 2014-04-15, terminated 2015-07-07. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.. Reason: The nitinol wire or monofilament may buckle within the EZPass Suture Passer and become kinked making the wire/monofilament difficult to use..

Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-04-15
Terminated
2015-07-07
Firm location
Warsaw, IN, United States

Product description

EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.

Reason for recall

The nitinol wire or monofilament may buckle within the EZPass Suture Passer and become kinked making the wire/monofilament difficult to use.

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