Optilock, Locking Screw 3.5 mm x 28 mm, non sterile, REF 37728, Biomet Trauma Parsippany, NJ 97054. Cortical Locking Screw for securing a Proximal Humeral Plate to the bone in the Optilock system.
FDA Recall Z-1439-2012 · Posted 2012-04-19
Recalling FirmBiomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHRS
Date Initiated2012-03-15
Date Terminated2013-08-29
Product Quantity45
Reason for Recall
Biomet initiated this action after a complaint was received that item 36728, Non-Locking Screw 3.5mm x 28mm was in a package labeled as 37728, Locking Screw 3.5mm x 28mm.
Firm Action
A March 15 2012 Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice was sent to Distributors, Operating Room Managers, and Physicians with directions to locate and remove recalled items with instructions to provide the recall notice to any sub-accounts. The letter also identified the affected product and explained the reason for the recall. OR Managers and Physicians are to confirm recall notice receipt by calling 800-348-9500, extention 3983 or 3009 and make arrangements for product return. Distributors are to complete and FAX back the response tracking form to the attention of Angi Dickson, Biomet @ 574-372-1638. Questions should be directed to 574-372-3983 or 574-371-3009 M- F, 8 AM- 5 PM, (ET).
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including NJ, TX, VA, MI IL, KT, & Puerto Rico, and country of the Netherlands.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.