FDA Recall Open, Classified

Small Joint OATS Set, REF AR-8981-06S, 6mm; and Small Joint OATS Set, REF AR-8981-08S, 8mm, both containing a cannulated reamer, sterile.

Recall: Z-0465-2023 · Initiated November 2, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0465-2023
Event Number
91143
Firm
Arthrex, Inc.
FEI Number
1220246
Product Code
MDM
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
November 2, 2022
Posted
December 8, 2022
Address
1370 Creekside Blvd, Naples, FL, 34108-1945

Description

Small Joint OATS Set, REF AR-8981-06S, 6mm; and Small Joint OATS Set, REF AR-8981-08S, 8mm, both containing a cannulated reamer, sterile.

Reason

The devices may be packaged with the wrong reamer size.

Action

The recall notifications were initiated on 11/2/2022 via email. They described the product affected, reason for recall, and provided required actions for the different U.S. and OUS consignees. The U.S. distributor consignees were instructed to contact Field Logistics Services to arrange for return of the affected product. The direct customers (medical facilities) were to contact Arthrex Product Surveillance then they will be further instructed. No response forms were included.

Distribution

Distribution was made to AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, and VA. There was no military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Ecuador, Germany, Russia, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

Quantity

123 pieces