Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1821-2016)

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:

Various trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Bit, drill.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 1, 2016

Date Posted: June 1, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1821-2016

Event ID: 74038

Reason for Recall:

Insufficient seal strength on sterile barrier packaging. The seal could be jeopardized causing the sterile barrier to be compromised and the product could become nonsterile. If the product becomes non-sterile and is used or implanted, it may lead to an infection.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Part #'s 24445 27961 904301 904760 231201307 Lot #'s 693880 606180 614250 668360 625470 710630 710640 668330

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and globally to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecaudor, The Netherlands, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated