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GENESYS Cross FT Suture Anchor with Two #2 (5 metric) Hi-FI Registered Trade Mark Sutures Rx Only STERILE EO CONMED LINV

FDA device recall Z-1619-2013 · posted 2013-07-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Reason for recall
Incorrect blue/white suture was used.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
MAI
Quantity affected
60 each of both units
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of FL, KY, LA, MI, NC, and NY.
Date initiated
2013-03-06
Date posted
2013-07-01
Date terminated
2013-07-22
Location
Largo, FL

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RecordFirmDate
CROSSFT OC SUTURE ANCHOR MODE CFC-4502, CFC-5502, CFC-6502, CFC-4503, CFC-5503, CFC-6503 (K101100)Conmed Linvatec2010-08-26