Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0382-2024)

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, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178560

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 9, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0382-2024

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: 331780 (01)00880304461680(17)270709(10)331780; 331790 (01)00880304461680(17)270726(10)331790; 331810 (01)00880304461680(17)270703(10)331810; 507020 (01)00880304461680(17)270724(10)507020; 507020R (01)00880304461680(17)270724(10)507020R; 608550 (01)00880304461680(17)271103(10)608550; 608700 (01)00880304461680(17)271030(10)608700; 671490 (01)00880304461680(17)271117(10)671490; 671850 (01)00880304461680(17)271102(10)671850; 857020 (01)00880304461680(17)271117(10)857020

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated