Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1233-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Report date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 704 |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States |
Official product description
ENDOBON XENOGRAFT GRANULES 0.5 ML (Bovine bone substitute) Endobon is a bone substitute of bovine origin formed from ceramised bone for implantation or transplantation when bone is lost due to trauma or requested during reconstructive surgery.
Why the product was recalled
Individual pieces of a batch of Biomet's Endobon Xenograft Granules 0.5 ML (Bovine Bone substitute) may have an incorrect label with the wrong batch number.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, DC, FL, LA, MA, MO, NC, NJ, NY, TX, VA, WA and Hawaii and Internatially to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain (UK), Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, and Singapore.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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