Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1837-2014)

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:

G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 7, 2014

Date Posted: June 25, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1837-2014

Event ID: 68310

Reason for Recall:

Guide rod may fracture during impaction of the acetabular shell and be retained in the inserter or the patient and could result in a delay in surgery.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1047 total

Code Information:

PN:110003458. Lots 424960, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130704, ZB130705, ZB130701, ZB131201, 360877, 377304 and ZB140201.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated