Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures Recalled by Biomet, Inc. Due to Thru hole at the tip of the screw...

Date: January 3, 2013
Company: Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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

TUNNELOC ROUND HEAD INTERFERENCE SCREW 8MMX25MM Biomet Sports Medicine manufactures a variety of internal fixation devices intended to aid in arthroscopic and orthopedic reconstructive procedures requiring soft tissue fixation, due to injury or degenerative disease. Implants used for this application include: screws, washers, anchors, pins, and suture. Interference Screws and Set Screws are intended for use in fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in ACL reconstruction.

Quantity: 44 units distributed

Why Was This Recalled?

Thru hole at the tip of the screw is undersized.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: AL, CA, FL, IL, KY, OH, TX

Affected (7 states)Not affected

About Biomet, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report