CLASS II Device recall · Reported 13 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
All instrumentation associated recalled by Biomet
Biomet is recalling All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 9 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1318-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73489
- Recalling firm
- Biomet, Warsaw, IN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 4 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 13 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 13 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Inadequate design control.
Product as listed by the FDA
All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System.
Where it was distributed
US Distribution to the states of : CA, CO, GA, IN, KS, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, TN and TX.
CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaIndianaKansasMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyOhioTennesseeTexas
Stores named: Walmart
Questions about this recall
Is All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System recalled?
Yes. Biomet recalled All instrumentation associated with the Prelude PF Resurfacing Knee System on 9 Mar 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1318-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Inadequate design control.
Which lots are affected?
All Lots of All Prelude PF instrumentation part numbers. Part Number Description 110004338: No. 1 Femoral Trial, Left 110004248: No. 1 Femoral Trial, Right 110004339: No. 2 Femoral Trial, Left 110004250: No. 2 Femoral Trial, Right 110004344: No. 3 Femoral Trial, Left 110004252: No. 3 Femoral Trial, Right 110004342: No. 4 Femoral Trial, Left 110004254: No. 4 Femoral Trial, Right 110004341: No. 5 Femoral Trial, Left 110004256: No. 5 Femoral Trial, Right 110004337: No. 6 Femoral Trial, Left 110004258: No. 6 Femoral Trial, Right 110004340: No. 6W Femoral Trial, Left 110004260: No. 6W Femoral Trial, Right 110004343: No. 7W Femoral Trial, Left 110004262: No. 7W Femoral Trial, Right 110004345: No. 8W Femoral Trial, Left 110004264: No. 8W Femoral Trial, Right 110004105: No. 1 Drill Guide, Left 110004106: No. 1 Drill Guide, Right 110004107: No. 2 Drill Guide, Left 110004108: No. 2 Drill Guide, Right 110004109: No. 3 Drill Guide, Left 110004110: No. 3 Drill Guide, Right 110004111: No.4 Drill Guide, Left 110004112: No.4 Drill Guide, Right 110004113: No. 5 Drill Guide, Left 110004114: No. 5 Drill Guide, Right 110004115: No. 6 Drill Guide, Left 110004116: No. 6 Drill Guide, Right 110004117: No. 6W Drill Guide, Left 110004118: No. 6W Drill Guide, Right 110004119: No. 7W Drill Guide, Left 110004120: No. 7W Drill Guide, Right 110004121: No. 8W Drill Guide, Left 110004122: No. 8W Drill Guide, Right 010001763: 25MM Reamer 010001768: 31MM Reamer 110004151: 25MM Stop Collar 110004165: 31MM Stop Collar 110007428: Stop Collar Push Button 110004170: 2.1MM Guide Pin 110004169: Trial Remover 110004172: Impactor Handle 110007398: 15 Degree Rasp 597004: Instrument Case 110018820: 25MM Peek Bushing 110018821: 31MM Peek Bushing
Where was it sold?
US Distribution to the states of : CA, CO, GA, IN, KS, MI, MO, NC, NJ, OH, TN and TX.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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