Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1168-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet 3i, LLC |
| Report date | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Quantity | 170 |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States |
Official product description
Tapered Navigator Certain Surgical Kit 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
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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