Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0381-2024)

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 Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 9, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0381-2024

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: 331750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)331750; 331760 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)331760; 331770 (01)00880304461673(17)270901(10)331770; 577380 (01)00880304461673(17)270725(10)577380; 608690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)608690; 671340 (01)00880304461673(17)271026(10)671340; 671350 (01)00880304461673(17)271127(10)671350; 671460 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)671460; 671840 (01)00880304461673(17)271117(10)671840; 735690 (01)00880304461673(17)271030(10)735690; 735720 (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720; 735720R (01)00880304461673(17)271109(10)735720R; 930750 (01)00880304461673(17)270726(10)930750

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated