FDA Recall Terminated

Depuy Mitek Lupine Loop Plus Anchor w/Ethibond Catalog Number: 210710 The Lupine Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue bone fixation.

Recall: Z-1167-2012 · Initiated January 27, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1167-2012
Event Number
61088
Firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FEI Number
1221934
Product Code
MAI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 27, 2012
Posted
March 6, 2012
Terminated
August 5, 2015
Address
325 Paramount Dr, Raynham, MA, 02767

Description

Depuy Mitek Lupine Loop Plus Anchor w/Ethibond Catalog Number: 210710 The Lupine Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue bone fixation.

Reason

Lupine BR Anchor w/ Orthocord may be assembled with an incorrect suture configuration and result in a loose repair

Action

DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated January 27, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to immediately check all inventories to determine if they have any affected product. Customers were asked to refer to the instructions to report their inventory status, return and obtain replacement or credit for the product. For questions regarding this recall call 1-877-379-4871.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, AE, Argentina, Australia, Austria,Belgium,Brazil, Bahrain, Chile, China, Columbia,Cyprus, Check Republic, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Finland, Great Britain, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary,Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg,Latvia, Martinique, Montenegro, Mexico, Maylasia, Netherlands,Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey,Uruguay, Venezuela, and South Africa