Date Initiated by Firm | April 09, 2012 |
Date Posted | October 29, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on November 21, 2013 |
Recall Number | Z-0164-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63090 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
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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. |
Code Information |
Lot # 330889 and Catalog: PFT-00M - No Expiration date |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd Largo FL 33773-4908
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For Additional Information Contact | Roger Murphy 727-392-6464 |
Manufacturer 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. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | 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 |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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