Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0373-2024)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2023.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 16 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178406

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 9, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0373-2024

Event ID: 93323

Reason for Recall:

Anchor plugs potentially have metal burrs in the transverse holes of the device, preventing the drill or pins from passing through, may result in extension of surgery

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Lot Numbers/UDI 018050 (01)00880304259744(17)270807(10)018050; 018050R (01)00880304259744(17)270807(10)018050R; 056160 (01)00880304259744(17)270108(10)056160; 332030 (01)00880304259744(17)270702(10)332030; 332050 (01)00880304259744(17)270710(10)332050; 608510 (01)00880304259744(17)270924(10)608510; 608600 (01)00880304259744(17)271026(10)608600; 671730 (01)00880304259744(17)270831(10)671730; 752780 (01)00880304259744(17)270817(10)752780;

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE, JAPAN, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated