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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne, Shoulder Cement Spacer Mold 8 MM, 46 X 18 X 53 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431408.

Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.

Recall #
Z-1658-2020
Affected scope
230,001
Initiated
February 26, 2020
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Biomet, Inc. recalled BIOMET StageOne, Shoulder Cement Spacer Mold 8 MM, 46 X 18 X 53 MM, Silicone, Sterile, It… - a moderate-severity action.

BIOMET StageOne, Shoulder Cement Spacer Mold 8 MM, 46 X 18 X 53 MM, Silicone, Sterile, It… was recalled by Biomet, Inc. in April 15, 2020. Reason: Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1658-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Biomet, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters..

Moderate
severity level
230K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 15, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1658-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

BIOMET StageOne, Shoulder Cement Spacer Mold 8 MM, 46 X 18 X 53 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431408.

Reason for recall

Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1658-2020
Date reported April 15, 2020
Date initiated February 26, 2020
Recalling firm Biomet, Inc.
Firm location Warsaw, IN
Affected scope 230,001
Distribution Worldwide distribution. US distribution to the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massac…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

230,001 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BIOMET StageOne, Shoulder Cement Spacer Mold 8 MM, 46 X 18 X 53 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431408.. Recalled by Biomet, Inc.. Units affected: 230,001.
Why was this product recalled?
Potentially insufficient cleaning process or potential inadequate process monitoring for cleaning parameters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1658-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US distribution to the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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