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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2014-RN-00529-1
Product Name/Description	G7 Positioning Guide Rod & G7 Positioning Guide Post G7 Positioning Guide Rod Part Number: 110003458 Lot Numbers: 360877, 377304, 424960, ZB130701, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130704, ZB130705, ZB131201, ZB140204 G7 Positioning Guide Post Part Number: 110003500 Lot Numbers: 360877, 469610, 881430, ZB130701, ZB130702, ZB130703, ZB130901, ZB131001, ZB131002, ZB131101, ZB140101 ARTG Number: 113463
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	13/05/2014
Responsible Entity	Biomet Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Biomet has initiated this action following an investigation which identified that 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	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Biomet is requesting their customers to immediately locate and remove the affected devices from circulation and arrange for the return of the device.
Contact Information	02 9878 6100 - Biomet Regulatory Affairs