FDAClass IIOctober 10, 2012

Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The recall

Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The…

Why was Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The recalled?

Field complaints indicate that recent shipments of the 14-400795 and 36505 drivers do not properly mate ("lock") into some of the specified screw heads. Drivers near MMC (Maximum Material Condition) or that are misshapen may not properly mate with screws at MMC. Design dimensions and tolerances of the drivers are not properly specified to prevent an incorrect fit between the drivers and the screw

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: 14-400795; and lot numbers: 133420, 409460, 469960, 487650, 487660, 627940, 627950, 797190, and 797200.

Product
Optilock 2.7 mm Screw Inserter. Intended Use: The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for fixation of fractures and osteotomies. The…
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
268 units total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, GA, MT, TA, AZ, WA, CA, TA, IN, NY, NJ, VA, MA, MI, MD, PA, KY, NC, UT, NH, FL, OK, CO, LA, OH, MO and SD, and the countries of Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Costa Rica.
Recall date
October 10, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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