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A.L.P.S. Foot Locking Calcaneus Plate Recalled by Biomet, Inc. Due to The thread location on one of the thread...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Biomet, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
A.L.P.S. Foot Locking Calcaneus Plate,Small-Right. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps generally in the management of fractures and reconstructive surgeries.
Quantity: 75 units
Why Was This Recalled?
The thread location on one of the thread holes is offset from the axis of the predrill hole. The threads are too deep on one side and too shallow on the other. The locking screw may back out of the plate if it does not achieve proper purchase. This may require a revision surgery to replace or remove the screw and/or plate. The threads, not uniformly loaded, may shear off, causing metal slivers.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed to 10 states: AZ, AR, FL, GA, MD, MA, NJ, NC, PA, TX
About Biomet, Inc.
Biomet, Inc. has 250 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report