FDA Device recall Z-1818-2016
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-06-01
On 2016-06-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants by Biomet, citing insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If th….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1818-2016 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-04-01 |
| Published | 2016-06-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Biomet |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Arthroscope.
Reason
Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part #'s 908518 908520 Lot #'s 675890 579290 579300 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1818-2016%22
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