Recall Z-2585-2010

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec · initiated January 29, 2010

Terminated

Product

CONCEPT GRAFIX TENDON STRIPPER. REF TS8850. 7.0MM, QTY 1. Rx Only, Non-Sterile, Made In USA.

Codes / lots: Lot Numbers 11708A, 11708B, 11708C, 11708D, 11708E

Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the device may exhibit Hydrogen Embrittlement in the material and are subject to potential breakage.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Recall Notification Letters were sent to customers on January 29, 2010. Customers were requested to complete and return a Customer Response Form indicating the number of products available for return and number distributed. Each distributor was asked to notifiy their customers if the product was further distributed.

Details

Recall number
Z-2585-2010
Initiated
January 29, 2010
Posted by FDA
September 28, 2010
Terminated
January 12, 2011
Product code
FZW – Expander, Surgical, Skin Graft
Quantity
149
Distribution
Distributed throughout U.S. and Internationally to Arab Emirates, Belgium, Canada, China, Columbia, Cyprus, Germany, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lithuania, Morocco, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Thailand, Taiwan and Viet Nam. Domestic Distribution to CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MT, NY, OH, PA…
Recalling firm
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec, Largo, FL

Official FDA recall record