Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers/UDI 017900 (01)00880304002890(17)270912(10)017900; 017900R (01)00880304002890(17)270912(10)017900R; 240760 (01)00880304002890(17)270120(10)240760; 332020 (01)00880304002890(17)270725(10)332020; 332040 (01)00880304002890(17)270629(10)332040; 608500 (01)00880304002890(17)270830(10)608500; 608590 (01)00880304002890(17)271030(10)608590; 609150 (01)00880304002890(17)270830(10)609150; 671670 (01)00880304002890(17)271030(10)671670; 712220 (01)00880304002890(17)270114(10)712220; 752770 (01)00880304002890(17)270814(10)752770; 798020 (01)0 0880304002890(17)270120(10)798020; 965310 (01)00880304002890(17)271112(10)965310,
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Biomet, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers/UDI 017900 (01)00880304002890(17)270912(10)017900; 017900R (01)00880304002890(17)270912(10)017900R; 240760 (01)00880304002890(17)270120(10)240760; 332020 (01)00880304002890(17)270725(10)332020; 332040 (01)00880304002890(17)270629(10)332040; 608500 (01)00880304002890(17)270830(10)608500; 608590 (01)00880304002890(17)271030(10)608590; 609150 (01)00880304002890(17)270830(10)609150; 671670 (01)00880304002890(17)271030(10)671670; 712220 (01)00880304002890(17)270114(10)712220; 752770 (01)00880304002890(17)270814(10)752770; 798020 (01)0 0880304002890(17)270120(10)798020; 965310 (01)00880304002890(17)271112(10)965310,

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0372-2024

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