FDA Recall Terminated

DePuy Mitek Lupine Loop Rapide w/ Orthocord Catalog #210711 The LUPINE BR Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization.

Recall: Z-0317-2012 · Initiated October 31, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0317-2012
Event Number
60287
Firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FEI Number
1221934
Product Code
MAI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
October 31, 2011
Posted
November 30, 2011
Terminated
August 5, 2015
Address
325 Paramount Dr, Raynham, MA, 02767

Description

DePuy Mitek Lupine Loop Rapide w/ Orthocord Catalog #210711 The LUPINE BR Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization.

Reason

Incorrect suture configuration

Action

The firm, DePuy Mitek Inc., sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated October 31, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to not use or sell any of the identified problem products included in this recall; complete the enclosed business reply form and fax to: 1-508-828-3750 or email to: [email protected] (note: It is important that we receive this business reply form, even if you have no product remaining in your inventory from the affected lots); isolate all inventory and call 1-877-379-4871 for return goods authorization and replacement product; and return all identified affected product to: (USA)- DePuy Mitek, ATTN: Recall Coordinator, 50 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or (foreign)-GMED Healthcare EDC Quality Dept Rue de Luxembourg 5, ZI Trazegnies, BE-6180 Courcelles, Belgium. If you have any questions or concerns with regard to this program, please contact your local DePuy Mitek Representative or DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-877-379-4871.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Estonia,Switzerland, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain Israel, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Martinique, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Solvonia, and Slovakia.

Quantity

585 units