FDA Device recall Z-2072-2015
A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2015-07-22
On 2015-07-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps by Biomet, citing medium Bone Plate Forceps was assembled with the incorrect grip arm tip. Potential that the surgeon will be unable to provisionally clamp the plate to the patient's bone.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2072-2015 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2015-06-17 |
| Published | 2015-07-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Biomet |
| Distribution | AL, AR, GA, IN, KY, MA, MO, NC, NJ, SD, TX |
Product
A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.
Reason
Medium Bone Plate Forceps was assembled with the incorrect grip arm tip. Potential that the surgeon will be unable to provisionally clamp the plate to the patient's bone.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part Number: 816301006 Lot Numbers: 099216, 093776, 093717, 093716, 088526, 081179, 072525, 072524 |
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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-2072-2015%22
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