Biomet, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2023 - (Recall #: Z-0386-2024)

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, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 9, 2023

Date Posted: November 29, 2023

Recall Number: Z-0386-2024

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: 535440 (01)00880304461642(17)270803(10)535440; 577570 (01)00880304461642(17)270726(10)577570; 577590 (01)00880304461642(17)270802(10)577590; 608770 (01)00880304461642(17)280201(10)608770; 671520 (01)00880304461642(17)280131(10)671520; 671530 (01)00880304461642(17)271026(10)671530; 671880 (01)00880304461642(17)271114(10)671880; 671880R (01)00880304461642(17)271114(10)671880R; 735750 (01)00880304461642(17)271102(10)735750; 735750R (01)00880304461642(17)271102(10)735750R; 965240 (01)00880304461642(17)280113(10)965240

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated