Events

Recall of All in one CrossFT Punch

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63090
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0164-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-10-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-11-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=112522
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    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.
  • 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.

Device

All in one CrossFT Punch
  • Model / Serial
    Lot # 330889 and Catalog: PFT-00M - No Expiration date
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution--US (nationwide) including state of Minnesota and the country of Thailand
  • Product Description
    "***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.
  • Manufacturer
    Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

Manufacturer

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
  • Manufacturer Address
    Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec, 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773-4908
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    CONMED Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA