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Arthro-Knife, ConMed, Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773, Made in USA. RX only. U.S. PAT NO. 5.141.517. The Art

FDA device recall Z-0067-2010 · posted 2009-10-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Reason for recall
ConMed has determined there is a possibility that the device may not fully retract once it is deployed.
Action taken
ConvaMed Linvatec USA issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification via Fed Ex to all direct consignees of the affected product. Users were asked to inventory and return all affected product to the firm and to return a reply form by mail or fax. For further information, contact customer service at 1-800-237-0169 for US or your local ConMed Linvatec office for outside US or email at Custserv1@linvatec.com.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HST
Quantity affected
Approximately 66,144 products.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2009-07-31
Date posted
2009-10-21
Date terminated
2011-02-25
Location
Largo, FL

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