Z-1550-05

Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY...

Name: Z-1550-05 Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY...
Creator: Linvatec Corp.
Published: 2005-02-22
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Linvatec Corporation / initiated 2005-02-22 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

FDA source

Linvatec Corp. began a recall of Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY 1***Hornet Disposable Inserter, BioStinger... on 2005-02-22. The reason FDA records is "Linvatec has determined there is a possibility the pouch Tyvek header to foil longitudinal seal was not properly sealed by Bemis Flexible Packaging, in all pouches, prior to sterilization by Linvatec. Therefore there is...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1550-05
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2005-02-22
Posted: 2005-09-21
Terminated: 2012-07-07
Recalling firm: Linvatec Corporation
Product: Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY 1***Hornet Disposable Inserter, BioStinger Implant***STERILE***Linvatec, LINVATEC CORPORATION LARGO, FL 33733 USA***''.
Product code: JDI Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented
Reason for recall: Linvatec has determined there is a possibility the pouch Tyvek header to foil longitudinal seal was not properly sealed by Bemis Flexible Packaging, in all pouches, prior to sterilization by Linvatec. Therefore there is a potential for compromised sterility of the devices.
Root cause tag: packaging
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Linvatec will issue the recall notifications to all Linvatec direct consignees and customers by mailings using UPS overnight delivery or equivalent method.
Quantity in commerce: 3,586 Units
Distribution: Product was shipped to consignees and customers (sales representatives, domestic customers, international customers, and international distributors and affiliates).
Product codes and lots: Lot #''s BBB32927, BBB33173, BBB34093, BBB40588, BBB41400, BBB43500, BBB44122, BBB47021, BBB51947, BBB54961, BBB61003, BBB63978, BBB67469, BBB71590, BBB32928, BBB33170, BBB33172, BBB34090, BBB35000, BBB37713, BBB40589, BBB41401, BBB42354, BBB43059, BBB45125, BBB47861, BBB48837, BBB49882, BBB50769, BBB57155, BBB57550, BBB61002, BBB62845, BBB66407, BBB68489, BBB33174, BBB36672, BBB50768, BBB62844, BBB69766.

Product code JDI

K020377Class IIPre-Loaded Biostinger HornetLinvatec Corp. / cleared 2002-05-06

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