FDA recall record

Biomet 3i Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain and External Connection Product Usage recall — FDA Z-1171-2014

During recent revised sterilization validation testing, the included surgical trays did not meet the Sterility Assurance Level required.

Class IIclassification
Z-1171-2014official record ID
Mar 19, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1171-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBiomet 3i, LLC
Report dateMar 19, 2014
Recall initiation dateJul 22, 2013
Quantity181
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, FL, United States

Official product description

Contra-Angle Torque Driver Kit For Certain and External Connection Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave processing.

Why the product was recalled

During recent revised sterilization validation testing, the included surgical trays did not meet the Sterility Assurance Level required.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the countries of : Argentina, Austria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Sweden, Singapore, Taiwan, and Uruguay.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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