FDA-Device2015-12-30Class II
A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fractures, revision procedures, fusions, reconstructions (osteotomy) and non-unions of the bones.
Biomet, Inc.
Hazard
These screws have a single lead (instead of a triple lead) thread. The screw may sit proud in the plate, If the screw does not lock into the plate; the screw may back out. If the screw sits proud, soft tissue irritation may occur. If the screw does not lock into the plate and backs out, a revision surgery may be necessary.
Sold states
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR CHILE, COSTA RICA, NETHERLANDS, CANADA
Affected count
182, 965
Manufactured in
56 E Bell Dr, N/A, Warsaw, IN, United States
Products
A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws intended for use in stabilization and fixation of fractures, revision procedures, fusions, reconstructions (osteotomy) and non-unions of the bones.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0450-2016Don't want to check this manually?
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