Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-1750-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Comprehensive Humeral Tray Taper Extraction Pliers - Replacement Tips, Model Number 110028522 - Product Usage: Intended to be used in surgery to relieve pain and to replace the glenoid and humeral side of the shoulder joint in order to restore mobility in a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint with severe arthropathy or a previous joint replacement with a grossly rotator cuff deficient joint.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 13, 2020

Date Posted: April 29, 2020

Recall Number: Z-1750-2020

Event ID: 85272

Reason for Recall:

There were unknown bioburden levels prior to sterilization, which may affect sterility of the product.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 125

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 494350 494350R 233080 364910 489000 079630 516230 742760 362370 465800 197900 175110 175100

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including the states of AL, CO, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NH, NJ, and PA. The countries of Australia, Canada, India, and Netherlands.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated