FDA recall record

Biomet Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow recall — FDA Z-0075-2015

An investigation identified that the product was incorrectly manufactured as a left humeral trial but is etched as a right humeral trial.

Class IIclassification
Z-0075-2015official record ID
Oct 22, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0075-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBiomet, Inc.
Report dateOct 22, 2014
Recall initiation dateSep 24, 2014
Quantity6
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revision joint arthoplasty for use in cemented applications. Elbow joint replacement components include humeral and ulnar components, and in some instances, hinge components.

Why the product was recalled

An investigation identified that the product was incorrectly manufactured as a left humeral trial but is etched as a right humeral trial.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the state of SD, OH, CT and the country of: The Netherlands and India.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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