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Recall of Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY 1***Hornet Disposable Inserter, BioStinger Implant***STERILE***Linvatec, LINVATEC CORPORATION LARGO, FL 33733 USA***''.

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

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
    31392
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1550-05
  • Event Initiated Date
    2005-02-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2005-09-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-07
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=37779
  • 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
    Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented - Product Code JDI
  • Reason
    Linvatec has determined there is a possibility the pouch tyvek header to foil longitudinal seal was not properly sealed by bemis flexible packaging, in all pouches, prior to sterilization by linvatec. therefore there is a potential for compromised sterility of the devices.
  • Action
    Linvatec will issue the recall notifications to all Linvatec direct consignees and customers by mailings using UPS overnight delivery or equivalent method.

Device

Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''RE...
  • Model / Serial
    Lot #''s BBB32927, BBB33173, BBB34093, BBB40588, BBB41400, BBB43500, BBB44122, BBB47021, BBB51947, BBB54961, BBB61003, BBB63978, BBB67469, BBB71590, BBB32928, BBB33170, BBB33172, BBB34090, BBB35000, BBB37713, BBB40589, BBB41401, BBB42354, BBB43059, BBB45125, BBB47861, BBB48837, BBB49882, BBB50769, BBB57155, BBB57550, BBB61002, BBB62845, BBB66407, BBB68489, BBB33174, BBB36672, BBB50768, BBB62844, BBB69766.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Product was shipped to consignees and customers (sales representatives, domestic customers, international customers, and international distributors and affiliates).
  • Product Description
    Product is an Orthopedic device contained in a Peel Foil Pouch. Product is labeled in part: ''REF*** QTY 1***Hornet Disposable Inserter, BioStinger Implant***STERILE***Linvatec, LINVATEC CORPORATION LARGO, FL 33733 USA***''.
  • Manufacturer
    Linvatec Corp.

Manufacturer

Linvatec Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Linvatec Corp., 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773-4908
  • Source
    USFDA