Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16679 |
| Brand Name: | Biomet G7 Positioning Guide Rod |
| Model: | Part Number: 110003458 |
| Affected: | Lots: 360877, 377304, 424960, ZB130701, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130704, ZB130705, ZB131201, ZB140204 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Biomet New Zealand Ltd |
| Contact Information: | 0275 522 595 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Inc |
| Brand Name: | Biomet G7 Positioning Guide Post |
| Model: | Part Number: 110003500 |
| Affected: | Lots: 360877, 469610, 881430, ZB130701, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130901, ZB131001, ZB131002, ZB131101, ZB140101 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Biomet New Zealand Ltd |
| Contact Information: | 0275 522 595 |
| Manufacturer: | Biomet Inc |
| Issue: | Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that the positioning guide rod may fracture during impaction of the acetabular shell. If the positioning guide rod fractures, then the positioning guide post may become stuck to the insertion handle. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/10/2014 |
