Health product recall

Various LactoSorb System Implants (2020-10-30)

Starting date:
October 30, 2020
Posting date:
December 11, 2020
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-74509



Last updated:
2020-12-10

Affected Products

A. LACTOSORB TRAUMA PLATING SYSTEM 1.5 & 2.0 MM

B. LACTOSORB FLOOR PLATE

Reason

Zimmer Biomet is conducting a lot specific Medical Device Recall for various LactoSorb System Implants due to potential presence of elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit for products subject to compression molding/machining manufacturing workflow that were cleaned between January 12, 2020 and July 22, 2020.

Affected products

A. LACTOSORB TRAUMA PLATING SYSTEM 1.5 & 2.0 MM

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Companies
Manufacturer

Biomet Microfixation also trading as Walter Lorenz Surgical Inc.

1520 Tradeport Drive

Jacksonville

32218

Florida

UNITED STATES


B. LACTOSORB FLOOR PLATE

Lot or serial number

774980

774990

Model or catalog number

915-2808

Companies
Manufacturer

Biomet Microfixation also trading as Walter Lorenz Surgical Inc.

1520 Tradeport Drive

Jacksonville

32218

Florida

UNITED STATES