Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0885-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

HipLOC CHS Plate/Lag Screw Introducer

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 16, 2016

Date Posted: March 2, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0885-2016

Event ID: 73258

Reason for Recall:

A complaint was received where the Hiploc Plate/Lag Screw Introducer was undersized and would not accept the introducor coupling screw. It appears now that not all parts manufactured to Rev A drawing were reworked.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 23 units

Code Information:

Catalog Number: 35-000263; and Lot Number Identification: 1807188, 1807189, 1943563, and 2577847.

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to the states of : MO, UT, AZ, IL, PA, KY, MI, NC, NJ, MN and GA., and Internationally to The Netherlands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated