FDAClass IIDecember 23, 2020

Phoenix recall: Sterility Concern

PHOENIX, Interlocking screw for IM nail, Item numbers 14-405040, 14-405042, 14-405044, 14-405070 - Product Usage: Fracture fixation of small bones…

Why was Phoenix recalled?

Specific lots of multiple sterile medical devices may have a breach in the sterile seal. A breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility of the device.

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?

Lot numbers 373200 168810 450100 168540 450090

Product
PHOENIX, Interlocking screw for IM nail, Item numbers 14-405040, 14-405042, 14-405044, 14-405070 - Product Usage: Fracture fixation of small bones…
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
7428
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, Brazil, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COSTA RICA, EMEA, HONG KONG, INDIA, JAPAN, KOREA, MALAYSIA, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, and TAIWAN
Recall date
December 23, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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