"***REF: 91-6704***THINFLAP SYSTEM CROSS-DRIVE, SELF-DRILLING SCREW 1.5X4MM (.059X.159") (WXL)***TITANIUM***NON-STERILE PRODUCT***BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1520 TRADEPORT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218 USA*** www.biometmicrofixation.com***QTY 00001***". Internal fixation screws intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of bone in the oral cranio-maxillofacial skeletal system.
FDA Recall Z-2873-2011 · Posted 2011-07-22
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Recalling FirmBiomet Microfixation, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHWC
Date Initiated2010-05-17
Date Terminated2011-10-12
Product Quantity927
Reason for Recall
On May 17, 2010, Biomet Microfixation issued a Safety Alert on their Thinflap System Cross Drive, Self Drilling Screw, 1.5x4mm, Model #: 91-6704, Lot#: 173770. The product is labeled incorrectly. Some packages of 91-6704 lot 173770 are labeled as cross drive screws, but contain center drive screws. All affected customers were notified of the recall on May 17, 2010.
Firm Action
Biomet Microfixation notified distributors and customers by letter, email and telephone calls. Distributors and customers were instructed to fill out and return the Inventory Reconciliation sheet, via Fax to 904-741-9425. Distributors were also instructed to notify their customers if the product was distributed further.
For questions regarding this recall customers were instructed to call 1-800-874-7711 or 904-741-4400, ext. 468.
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, GA, HI, IL, MO, NC, NY, TX 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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