Green Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine recall
Green Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is…
Why was Green Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine recalled?
An investigation identified that high level friction may exist between the needle and Mamba suture passer instrument, causing the needle to break during use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Catalog Number: 110010850 Lot Number: 231120, 253210
- Product
- Green Mamba Suture Passer. The Biomet Sports Medicine Mamba instruments are utilized to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. The Mamba Needle is…
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Inc.
- Quantity
- 12 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution-including the states of FL, NY, TX, VA, NV, MI, CA, IN, SD, GA, KY, NC, and AR.
- Recall date
- October 15, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)