FDAClass IIJune 17, 2015

The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use recall

The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use with Optivac. The Optigun Ratchet is used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac.

Why was The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use recalled?

The pin which maintains the knob button, may disconnect and become lost. This may result in a delay of surgery to obtain a new Optigun and detect/retrieve the pin, and may necessitate revision surgery if the pin falls into the surgical site and is not detected.

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: 419500 Lot number: 0101296012

Product
The Optigun Ratchet is a hand-held cement gun for use with Optivac. The Optigun Ratchet is used to deliver bone cement from the Optivac.
Recalling firm
BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.
Quantity
3
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to MD only
Recall date
June 17, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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