Events

Recall of Suture Washer

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

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
    75050
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-2918-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-08-12
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=149192
  • 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
    Washer, bolt nut - Product Code HTN
  • Reason
    The device was assembled incorrectly. suture and washer were not assembled; components were placed loose in the package.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified 8/12/2016 of the potentially affected devices; Product/Batch Numbers: AR-7000-818T Batch #10028617. For Healthcare Professionals: immediately discontinue use of all affected products with stated numbers in their possession. Call (855) 552-5056 or email returns@arthrex.com with the product number, lot, and quantities so they may ship replacement products and expedite return of recalled product. To please complete the "Recall Acknowledgement of Receipt: postal card and return to Arthrex, Inc. Distributing Agencies: Immediately identify and hold all stated products in your inventory. Call 888-519-7255 ext. 72067 or e-mail AIM@arthrex.com Attn: Christi Zimmer. Have product number, lot number and quantities you may have so replacement product may be shipped and expedite the return of the recalled product. Please complete the "Recall Acknowledgement of Receipt" postal card and return to Arthrex. Inc. Any questions about the return of products to call 866-267-9138 and ask for Ellen Barry. Also by email to complaints@arthrez.com.

Device

Suture Washer
  • Model / Serial
    Unique Device Identifier (UDI): 00888867118607;  Catalog # AR-7000-18T; Batch #10028617.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    OR, NY, MN, KY, CA, ID, CO, MA, and FL. Thailand.
  • Product Description
    Arthrex Suture Washer
  • Manufacturer
    Arthrex, Inc.

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Arthrex, Inc., 1370 Creekside Blvd, Naples FL 34108-1945
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Arthrex, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA