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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00273-1
Product Name/Description	Biomet Oxford Uni Toffee Hammer (Reusable surgical instrument used to insert or remove pins, nails etc) Ref: 32-422760 (sold as part of instrument set 32-422763) Lot numbers: ZB100901, ZB110201, ZB110301, ZB110302, ZB110303, ZB110304, ZB110601, ZB110602, ZB110701, ZB111201,ZB111202, ZB120201, ZB120202, ZB120701, ZB120801, ZB120802, ZB121102, ZB121103 ARTG Number: 111213
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	28/03/2013
Responsible Entity	Biomet Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	An investigation has indicated that excessive use of the instrument could result in cracking of the weld between the head and handle.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Biomet is advising end users to immediately locate affected units and discontinue use. Affected units are to be returned Biomet Australia. Unaffected replacement units will be provided once available.
Contact Information	02 9878 6100 - Biomet Australia QA