Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1827-2016)

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. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 1, 2016

Date Posted: June 1, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1827-2016

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 900728 900737 900738 900740 909836 110008343 110009769 231201303 Lot #'s 669220 625160 625180 679060 529190 585920 742460 751280 751290 751330 751400 751410 751420 751430 630570

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