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Z-0164-2013Class II

"***All in one CrossFT***Punch***PFT-00M***4.5mm to 6.5mm***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL...

Linvatec Corporation / initiated 2012-04-09 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec began a recall of "***All in one CrossFT***Punch***PFT-00M***4.5mm to 6.5mm***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***" To create pathway for insertion of... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "ConMed Linvatec is recalling the product due to the punch being mis-assembled with the incorrect handled. The correct handle is a clear anodized silver colored handle". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0164-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Linvatec Corporation
Product
"***All in one CrossFT***Punch***PFT-00M***4.5mm to 6.5mm***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***" To create pathway for insertion of CrossFT Suture Anchor into bone.
Product code
LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Reason for recall
ConMed Linvatec is recalling the product due to the punch being mis-assembled with the incorrect handled. The correct handle is a clear anodized silver colored handle.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Linvatec Corp sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter was sent via FEDEx and by e-mail. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for the recalled product and segregate them for return to the recalling firm. Furthermore, return the products along with the "REPLY FORM". Should you have any further questions please contact our Customer Service department at (800) 237-0169.
Quantity in commerce
2 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) including state of Minnesota and the country of Thailand
Product codes and lots
Lot # 330889 and Catalog: PFT-00M - No Expiration date

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0164-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0164-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated