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***BIOMET MICROFIXATION BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA www.biometmicrofixation.com***6 HOLE REGULAR DOUBLE Y PLATE***"1.5MM SYSTEM PLATE DOUBLE Y-SHAPE, REGULAR 0.6 MM TITANIUM***NON-STERILE PRODUCT*** This titanium plate is used in the 1.5mm Lorenz Midface System which is indicated for use in trauma, neurosurgery, craniomaxillary reconstruction and orthognathic procedures in the midface.

FDA Recall Z-2385-2011 · Posted 2011-05-27

Recalling FirmBiomet Microfixation, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJEY
Date Initiated2010-07-28
Date Terminated2011-06-24
Product Quantity180

Reason for Recall

Biomet Microfixation, Jacksonville, FL is recalling their 1.5 6 Hole Reg Double Y, Lots 785710, 753120, 693500 and 733600. This product is labeled as 01-7110-K (1.5 6 Hole Reg Double Y), however the package contains a 01-7112-K (1.5.6 Hold Long Double Y).

Firm Action

The firm, Biomet Microfixation, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL SAFETY ALERT NOTICE" letter dated July 28, 2010 to its customers/distributors. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect their stock and ensure that the plates were properly distributed into their trays and that they have the sufficient quantity of plates that they need. In addition, they were instructed to complete and return the attached Inventory Reconciliation form via fax to: Attn: Customer Relations Specialist at 904-741-9425 and notify the recipient of this notice, if they have further distributed the product. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Relations Specialist at 800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, extension 468, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm ET.

Root Cause

Labeling mix-ups

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: FL, IN, KY, MT, NC, NE, NY, OH, TX, VA, and WI; and countries including: Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, Spain and Turkey.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K953385LORENZ 1.0MM, 1.5MM, 2.0MM SYSTEMWalter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. · 1995-09-28

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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