FDA Device

Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 25MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 20MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 30MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid

Hazard

Six sizes of ToggleLoc, Artificial Ligament Fixation Device, have been manufactured with the suture pull hole drilled in the wrong location on the device. The ToggleLoc implant is deployed with a suture that pulls the device through the tunnel. The hole being drilled in the wrong location will orient the device to pass through the tunnel with the angled end of the implant first. This may caus

What You Should Do

Remedy

Biomet Sports Medicine sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" notice dated May 15, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to locate and discontinue use of the affected product. Customers should contact the firm at 800-535-8692 for questions related to this notice.

Products

Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 15MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM) W/Continuous Maxbraid Polyethylene Suture Loop TO Gal 4V Alloy/Polyethylene; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device 25MM TI NS ToggleLoc (TM)
Brand
Biomet Sports Medicine
UPC
Catalog Number: 904720, 904721, 904722 (x2), 904723, 904724, & 904753 Lot Number Identification: L662080, L662090, L763680 - L662100, L662110, L662120 & L705230

Units Affected

203