Reported Dec 30, 2015 · Terminated
Green Mamba Suture Passer
Biomet, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Biomet, Inc. · 56 E Bell Dr · Warsaw, IN · 46582-6989
Is this the product you have?
- Green Mamba Suture Passer
- Lot codes and dates
- Catalog Number110010850
- Lot Number Identification
167890231120253210550050551580716300953230
- Amount recalled
- 13
This recall covers 3 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 2 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
There may be a separation and an insufficient weld between the spring and washer. The weld between the spring and washer may fracture, causing the Mamba Suture Passer instruments jaw to not actuate properly. 6 complaints have been received in which 3 have been reported with a delay up to 10 minutes.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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