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Z-0065-2013Class II

"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT...

Linvatec Corporation / initiated 2012-06-26 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec began a recall of "***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Linvatec Corporation DBA ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling Press FT HI-FI Sutures (items NP 211, NP 212, NP 261, NP 262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0065-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Linvatec Corporation
Product
"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures
Product code
MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Reason for recall
Linvatec Corporation DBA ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling Press FT HI-FI Sutures (items NP 211, NP 212, NP 261, NP 262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
ConMed Linvatec sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter on June 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately check their facility for the recalled products, segregate them for return to ConMed Linvatec. The customers were also told to return the REPLY FORM to the Regulatory Department at the firm. For questions customers were instructed to call 800-237-0169 or email at [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call 727-392-6464.
Quantity in commerce
879 units for all products in recall event
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, and WA. Internationally to BE, CA, ES, MY, NZ and PL
Product codes and lots
Item number NP261H

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0065-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0063-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0064-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0065-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0066-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0067-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0068-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated