Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0753-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 3, 2013

Date Posted: February 6, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0753-2013

Event ID: 64004

Reason for Recall:

Thru hole at the tip of the screw is undersized.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 44 units distributed

Code Information:

Catalog Number: 909668 Lot Number Identification: 716710

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, IL, AL, OH, KY, TX , and Internationally to Australia, Columbia, Mexico, Netherlands, and Chile.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated