The LactoSorb Heat/Contouring Pen is a disposable alkaline-battery powered device. Product is labeled in part: "***REF 915-3100 LOT***LACTOSORB* SYSTEM HEAT/CONTOURING PEN AND TIPS***QTY 00001***STERILE R STERILE EO***PVC, BRASS***WARNING: DO NOT USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. FIRE COULD RESULT.***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA***#915-3100 LOT***QTY 00001, HEAT/CONTOURING PEN AND TIPS***PVC, BRASS***". Product Usage: Two tips are provided with the body of the device to cut / contour the edges of the LactoSorb plates by heating the material.
FDA Recall Z-1323-2012 · Posted 2012-03-27
Recalling FirmBiomet Microfixation, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIRQ
Date Initiated2011-11-15
Date Terminated2014-08-04
Product Quantity42
Reason for Recall
On 11/15/2011 Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL initiated a recall of their Acticort Heat/Contouring Pen, Model #915-3100, Lot #861200. Product is incorrectly labeled
Firm Action
Biomet Microfixation, LLC sent an Urgent Medical Device Safety Alert letter dated November 15, 2011 via E-mail, letter or telephone call to all consignees affected. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Each consignee was Instructioned to take the following actions: 1) If you have any unopened boxes of the product in question, please place this notice with it; 2) Please fill out the attached Inventory Reconciliation sheet and FAX to the attention of the Global Complaint Coordinator; and 3) If you have further distributed this product , you must notify the recipient of this action by providing the recipient a copy of this notice. This letter must be given to the personnel responsible for receiving field action notices. For questions please contact Christy Cain at 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the state of Texas and the country of Japan.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.