FDAOctober 9, 2023device
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Ongoing
Brands named
biomet
UPCs
00880304461642
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- FDAVanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek l...2024-03-13
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- FDABiolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3, Item Number 00-8777-040-012023-11-02
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