FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0533-2013
Biomet Offset Tibial Tray 2.5 mm Adaptor, REF 141490 Sterile, QTY.1 Product Usage: Knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application with or without bone cement. Knee joint replacement components include femoral, tibial, and patellar components, intended for both primary and revision applications. Indications: 1) painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis when one or more compartments are involved, 2) correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity, 3) correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure
Published December 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Biomet investigation identified that the square end of the offset tibial tray adaptor locking insert is oversized and may not engage insert tool screwdriver. This could cause a possible delay in surgery greater than 30 minutes, potentially exposing the patient to the increased risks from being under anesthesia for a longer duration.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Biomet, Inc.
- Distributor
- Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Canada, Chile, Europe, Japan, Korea, Panama, Puerto Rico and Thailand.
- Lot
- Catalog Number: 141490 Lot 378330,378320,407230,485010,505140,485000,506070,533400,54048, 439700,797820
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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