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Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete… recallZ-1082-2016 · Biomet, Inc. · initiated Jan 29, 2016

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in March 2016

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Biomet, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Components of the DVR ePAKs can oxidize during shipment and storage prior to use. A delay in surgery, less than 30 minutes, may occur if the surgical staff proceeds to re-sterilize the product. If oxidative material would flake off a component contained within the ePAK and enter the surgical field/wound an inflammatory reaction may occur. The inflammatory reaction may result in a foreign body reaction and/or metal hypersensitivity. Oxidized components have failed cytotoxicity testing.

FDA root cause category: Package design/selection

What the company is doing

The firm, Zimmer Biomet, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE" dated 1/29/2016 to the affected customers. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. The customers were instructed to immediately locate and remove the identified device(s); carefully follow instructions on enclosed Response Form; complete and return Response Form within three (3) business days via email to [email protected] prior to return of product, use priority carrier for your shipment; if you have further distributed the product, you MUST notify hospital personnel of this action. Questions related to this notice should be directed to (574) 372-1570, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1082-2016
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jan 29, 2016
Posted by the FDA
Mar 8, 2016
Recalling firm
Biomet, Inc.
Quantity
21,268
Product code
LXT
FDA submissions
K112345, K132704, K133939, K140622
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Panama; Korea; Japan; Netherlands; Ecuador; Chile; Canada; and Australia.

Product description

Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete surgical sets including plates, screws, and instruments for orthopedic fixation The Cross lock DVR ePAK Volar Rim Plates system is intended for fixation of fractures, mal unions, and osteotomies involving the distal radius. The DVR Wrist ePAK system is intended stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments in fresh fractures, revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions of small bones of the hand, foot, radius, ulna, ankle, humerus, scapula and pelvis, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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All Lots.  Part number: Description:  811810050 DVR EPAK EX NRW LOCK PLT RIGHT 811811040 DVR EPAK NRW MINI LOCK PLT R 811811050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PLT R 811812040 DVR EPAK MINI LOCK PLT R 811812050 DVR EPAK DIST VLR PT STD R 811812060 DVR EPAK DISTAL VLR PLT MED RT 811812090 DVR EPAK DISTAL PLT LONG RT 811812125 DVR EPAK EXT LONG LOCK PLT R 811812175 DVR EPAK EX-EXT LONG LK PLT R 811813050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PLT R 811814050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM PLATE RIGHT 811815050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM NRW PLT RT 811817050 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE STD RT 811817150 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE WIDE RT 811818060 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLT STD RIGHT 811818160 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE WIDE RT 811820050 DVR EPAK EX NRW LOCK PLT LEFT 811821040 DVR EPAK NRW MINI LOCK PLT L 811821050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PLT L 811822040 DVR EPAK MINI LOCK PLT L 811822050 DVR EPAK LOCK PLT L 811822060 DVR EPAK MEDIUM LOCK PLT L 811822090 DVR EPAK LONG LOCK PLT L 811822125 DVR EPAK EXT LONG LOCK PLT L 811822175 DVR EPAK EX-EXT LONG LK PLT L 811823050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PLT L 811824050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM PLATE LEFT 811825050 DVR EPAK VOLAR RIM NRW PLT LT 811827050 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE STD LEFT 811827150 DVR EPAK DORSAL PLATE WIDE LT 811828060 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE STD LEFT 811828160 DVR EPAK RADIAL PLATE WIDE LT 811839050 DVR EPAK ULNA PLATE BILATERAL 811899001 DVR EPAK RIGHT DNI 811899002 DVR EPAK LEFT DNI 811899003 EPAK DVR C/LCK VOLR RIM RT DNI 811899004 EPAK DVR C/LCK VOLR RIM LT DNI 811899005 EPAK DVR DORSAL PLATE RT DNI 811899006 EPAK DVR DORSAL PLATE LT DNI 811899007 EPAK DVR RDL COLUMN PLT RT DNI 811899008 EPAK DVR RDL COLUMN PLT LT DNI 811899009 EPAK DVR ULNA PLT BILAT DNI 811911050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PEG RT 811912050 DVR EPAK LOCK PEG RT 811913050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PEG RT 811921050 DVR EPAK NRW LOCK PEG LT 811922050 DVR EPAK LOCK PEG LT 811923050 DVR EPAK WIDE LOCK PEG LT 811999001 DVR EPAK PEG RIGHT DNI 811999002 DVR EPAK PEG LEFT DNI

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K112345, K132704, K133939, K140622 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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