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Terminated

BIOMET MICROFIXATION REF: 02-0461 REES INSULATED FORCEPS, 21CM, (8.25") (L), STAINLESS STEEL, NYLON, ***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***. The Rees Insulated Forceps are used during surgery to grasp, dissect and coagulate selected tissue. Distributed by: BIOMET MICROFIXATION, 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218, www.biometmicrofixation.com

FDA Recall Z-2392-2010 · Posted 2010-09-09

Recalling FirmBiomet Microfixation, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGEN
Date Initiated2010-06-25
Date Terminated2011-06-21
Product Quantity130 units

Reason for Recall

The forceps insulation may have cracks or breaks in the insulation that may cause burns to patients when used.

Firm Action

Biomet Microfixation issued a letter dated July 2010 to their consignees. Each consignee was ask to discontinue use of the affected product and return the product back to the company for credit. Biomet asked their customers to complete a "Inventory Reconciliation" form and fax the completed form to Biomet Microfixation. If the consignee has further distributed the product, the consignee is asked to contact their customers. Biomet Microfixation can be contacted at 904 741-4400, ext 468.

Root Cause

Manufacturing material removal

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: USA including states of CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI, and countries of Norway, Canada, and Mexico.

Official Source

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

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