Recall Z-0843-2012 ยท HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Biomet Microfixation, Inc.
The SternaLock Blu Implant Tray includes plates, screws, screw measuring device, and blades. The SternaLock Blu Implant Tray would have been found within the following outer containers: Silver Instrument Tray, with a White rack, and there is no Power Driver warning. Labeled in part: "Manufactured for Biomet Microfixation***Biomet Microfixation 1520 Tradeport Drive Jacksonville, FL 32218 USA www
| Date | Jan 24, 2012 (initiated Nov 23, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Biomet Microfixation, Inc., Jacksonville, FL recalled their SternaLock Blu Implant Tray on 11/23/11, model numbers 73-1300 through 73-1302 due to the possibility of an inaccurate reading on the Screw Measuring Area. If used incorrectly, the screw measuring area inside the SternaLock Blu Implant Tray, could lead to the improper selection of a screw 2mm longer than needed. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Biomet Microfixation, Inc. sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter provides a "Recommended Technique" to be followed to correct the problem until replacement trays are available. Contact the Quality Improvement Manager at 1-800-874-7711 for questions regarding this notice. |
| Quantity | 109 trays |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-- USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WI. and countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, South Africa, and Spain. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K110574 | BIOMET MICROFIXATION STERNALOCK BLU STERNAL CLOSURE SYSTEM Biomet Microfixation, Inc., May 18, 2011 |