ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0509-2015 ยท LZD Joint, Temporomandibular, Implant

Biomet Microfixation, LLC

Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System- 45mm Lft Narrow Ti Mand

DateDec 16, 2014 (initiated Oct 17, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLaser etching on the parts is wider and deeper than the conditions previously validated.
Root causeSoftware Design Change
ActionBIOMET sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 17, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following steps: 1) Immediately locate and remove from circulation the items invoiced/consigned/loaned to your account. 2) Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed "Response Form." and 3)If you have further distributed these items to medical facilities, you must notify them of this action. For questions customers were instructed to call 1-800-874-7711 or 9
Quantity42
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA including PA, MN, CA and Internationally to Australia, Netherlands, France, and United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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