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Terminated

Condyle Kit with Hexalobular, REF 114700 DISCOVERY ELBOW SYSTEM, HUMERAL CONDYLE SET - HEXALOBULAR, CO-CR-MO / YI-GAL-4V ALLOY, IF USED FOR REVISION SURGERY, INSTRUMENTS 414926 & 414923 MAY BE REQUIRED LOT 183300, 1 SET, BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS 56 EAST BELL DRIVE, P.O. BOX 587 WARSAW, IN 46581 USA EXPIRY DATE: 2021-03 Elbow joint replacement prosthesis intended for primary and revision joint arthroplasty for use in cemented applications.

FDA Recall Z-2660-2011 · Posted 2011-06-24

Recalling FirmBiomet, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJDC
Date Initiated2011-04-29
Date Terminated2011-08-29
Product Quantity10 KITS

Reason for Recall

The firm initiated this recall after becoming aware that a Discovery Condyle Kit with Hexalobula contained two male condyles instead of a male and female condyle.

Firm Action

Biomet sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated May 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The notice describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The notice instructed customers to locate and remove the product. Customers were asked to complete a response form and fax to 574-372-1683, within 3 business days. Additionally, customers were instructed to ship the package priority mail with a copy of the response form. Questions related to this notice should be directed to 574-371-3755 or 574-371-3756, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AR and SD and the country of Japan.

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.

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