Recall Z-2046-2015— Biomet, Inc.
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Biomet, Inc., initiated 2015-06-04, terminated 2015-12-22. It names 2 FDA 510(k) clearances: K111663, K093474. Product: A.L.P.S. Foot Locking Calcaneus Plate,Small-Right. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.. Reason: The thread location on one of the thread holes is offset from the axis of the predrill hole. The threads are too deep on one side and too shallow on the other. The locking screw may back out of the plate if it does not achieve proper purchase. This may require a revision surgery to replace or remove the screw and/or plate. The threads, not uniformly loaded, may shear off, causing metal slivers..
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2015-06-04
- Terminated
- 2015-12-22
- Firm location
- Warsaw, IN, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
2 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
A.L.P.S. Foot Locking Calcaneus Plate,Small-Right. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.
Reason for recall
The thread location on one of the thread holes is offset from the axis of the predrill hole. The threads are too deep on one side and too shallow on the other. The locking screw may back out of the plate if it does not achieve proper purchase. This may require a revision surgery to replace or remove the screw and/or plate. The threads, not uniformly loaded, may shear off, causing metal slivers.
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