Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2072-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

A.L.P.S. - Medium Bone Plate Forceps. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 17, 2015

Date Posted: July 22, 2015

Recall Number: Z-2072-2015

Event ID: 71549

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 223

Code Information:

Part Number: 816301006 Lot Numbers: 099216, 093776, 093717, 093716, 088526, 081179, 072525, 072524

Distribution Pattern:

Domestic: TX NJ, NC, KY, MA, SD, MO, AL, IN, GA, AR International: Netherlands, Japan, Costa Rica

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated