Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1801-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 15, 2014

Date Posted: June 25, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1801-2014

Event ID: 68216

Reason for Recall:

The nitinol wire or monofilament may buckle within the EZPass Suture Passer and become kinked making the wire/monofilament difficult to use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 100 units

Code Information:

Part numbers 110007380 Lot 223570 and 803860

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated