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FDA Device recall Z-0536-2013

Biomet Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter

On 2012-12-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Biomet Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter by Ebi, citing broken screw insertor hardness was measured and found to be below the acceptable limits.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0536-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-09-29
Published2012-12-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyEbi
DistributionUS

Product

Biomet Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter. Catalog number 14-500178

Reason

Broken screw insertor hardness was measured and found to be below the acceptable limits.

Identifiers

code_infoLot Numbers 540199, 540199-1

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0536-2013%22

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