Z-0065-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec — Largo, FL

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
October 24, 2012
Initiation Date
June 26, 2012
Termination Date
October 3, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
879 units for all products in recall event

Product Description

"***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

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.

Distribution Pattern

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

Code Information

Item number NP261H