Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2240-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Quantity | 5458 units |
| Location | Warsaw, IN, United States |
Official product description
TSP Hip Fracture Plating System device, fixation, proximal femoral, implant The Biomet Hip Fracture Plating Systems are indicated for use in the open reduction and internal fixation of a wide variety of fractures of the proximal femur: intracapsular fractures and intertrochanteric fractures. Fracture plates with six or more femoral shaft fixation screw holes are also indicated for subtrochanteric fractures as well as proximal femoral osteotomies
Why the product was recalled
The screw may fracture at the junction of the shaft and the head during implantation. The patient may retain a foreign body if the fractured screw cannot be removed. Soft tissue irritation will not occur as the retained portion of the screw is below the surface of the plate. A delay in surgery less than 30 minutes may occur.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Internationally to Australia, The Netherlands, and Japan
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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