Reported Apr 24, 2013 · Terminated

REF 32-422760 Oxford Uni Knee System,Toffee Hammer, non-sterile, found in REF 32-422763 Oxford Mlcroplasty Knee System…

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

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 U.K., Ltd. · Waterton Industrial Estate · Bridgend South Wales, N/A · N/A

Is this the product you have?

  • REF 32-422760 Oxford Uni Knee System,Toffee Hammer, non-sterile, found in REF 32-422763 Oxford Mlcroplasty Knee System Tibial instrument Tray small surgical hammer supplied with the Oxford Partial Knee Microplasty Instrument set, used for impacting implants.
Lot codes and dates
  • 32-422760 ( sold as part of instrument set 32-422763 ) ZB100901,ZB110201,ZB110301,ZB110302,ZB110303, ZB110304,ZB110601,ZB110602,ZB110701,ZB111201, ZB111202,ZB120201,ZB120202,ZB120701,ZB120801, ZB120802,ZB121102,ZB121103
Amount recalled
430

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Investigation of complaints found excessive use of the instrument could result in cracking on the weld between the head and the handle, which could lead to part of the head becoming detached from the handle.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 4, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:25 PM UTC

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