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Z-2041-2009

ST ULTRAPOWER DIAMOND WHEEL (RED) 25.4mm, Catalog Number 00702109200, STERILE, Single-use. Made is USA. ST...

Linvatec Corporation / initiated 2009-07-31 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec began a recall of ST ULTRAPOWER DIAMOND WHEEL (RED) 25.4mm, Catalog Number 00702109200, STERILE, Single-use. Made is USA. ST ULTRAPOWER Diamond Wheel/MDS M-51, (MUSTARD) 25.4 mm... on . The reason FDA records is "ConMed Linvatec is recalling Ultrapower Bur, Diamond Wheel for possibility of a packaging breach in the sterile barrier". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2041-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Linvatec Corporation
Product
ST ULTRAPOWER DIAMOND WHEEL (RED) 25.4mm, Catalog Number 00702109200, STERILE, Single-use. Made is USA. ST ULTRAPOWER Diamond Wheel/MDS M-51, (MUSTARD) 25.4 mm For Use with Low or Medium Speed Drills Only, Catalog Number 00702129200, STERILE. Made in USA. ST ULTRAPOWER Diamond Wheel/MDS AM-51, (LIME) 25.4mm For Use with Low or Medium Speed Drills Only, Catalog Number 00702139200, STERILE. Made in USA. ST ULTRAPOWER BUR Diamond Wheel/MDS TU-51 (TEAL) 25.4mm For Use with Low or Medium Speed Drills Only, Catalog Number 00702149200, STERILE. Made is USA. Single use devices. CONMED LINVATEC 11311 Concept Blvd Largo, FL 33773-4908 Surgical instrument motors and accessories are AC-powered, or air-powered devices intended for the use during surgical procedures to provide power to operate various accessories or attachments to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue. Accessories or attachments may include a bur, a chisel (osteotome), dermabrasion brush, dermatome, drill bit, hammerhead, pin driver and saw blade.
Product code
HTT Burr, Orthopedic
Reason for recall
ConMed Linvatec is recalling Ultrapower Bur, Diamond Wheel for possibility of a packaging breach in the sterile barrier.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
Firm notified international and domestic consignees by an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on July 31, 2009. Customers were asked to check their inventory; complete, sign, and return the enclosed Reply Form; and return the devices for credit. Questions should be directed to Customer Service at 1-800-237-0169.
Quantity in commerce
2502
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
All lots manufactured from July 01, 2004 and April 31, 2008.