Date Initiated by Firm |
March 06, 2013 |
Date Posted |
July 01, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on July 22, 2013 |
Recall Number |
Z-1619-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65166 |
510(K)Number |
K101100
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Product Classification |
Fastener, fixation, biodegradable, soft tissue - Product Code MAI
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Product |
GENESYS Cross FT Suture Anchor with Two #2 (5 metric) Hi-FI Registered Trade Mark Sutures Rx Only STERILE EO CONMED LINVATEC REF CFBC-4502.
Reattachment of soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures |
Code Information |
Product Number CFBC-4502, Lot #431437 |
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
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Incorrect blue/white suture was used.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Mixed-up of materials/components |
Action |
ConMed Linvatec sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall Notification" letter by FedEx next day delivery on March 6, 2013, to notify all direct consignees of the recall. If the account no longer had the product in possess, they were asked to respond via a reply form or to contact ConMed Linvatec Customer Service to obtain a Service Request number for return and credit of unused unopened product. All returned product for this action would be identified, segregated and quarantined per the firm's procedures. Any returned product not part of the recall will be dispositioned in accordance with the firm's procedures.
Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience this action may have caused . Should you have any questions please contact our Customer Service department at (800) 237-0169. |
Quantity in Commerce |
60 each of both units |
Distribution |
US Distribution including the states of FL, KY, LA, MI, NC, and NY. |
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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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MAI and Original Applicant = CONMED LINVATEC
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