FDAClass IIJune 1, 2016

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and recall: Sterility Concern

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Arthroscope.

Why was Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and recalled?

Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.

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?

Part #'s 908518 908520 Lot #'s 675890 579290 579300

Product
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Arthroscope.
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.
Recall date
June 1, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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