FDA Recall Terminated

Lupine BR Anchor w/Orthocord TCP/PLGA Absorbable Anchor, size 2 (5 metric) Braided Composite Suture, violet 36" (91cm) Size 2 (5metric) eyelet loop. Made in Switzerland; Sterile. The Lupine BR Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue bone fixation.

Recall: Z-1810-2008 · Initiated April 29, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1810-2008
Event Number
47897
Firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FEI Number
1221934
Product Code
JDR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
April 29, 2008
Posted
September 17, 2008
Terminated
October 2, 2008
Address
325 Paramount Dr, Raynham, MA, 02767

Description

Lupine BR Anchor w/Orthocord TCP/PLGA Absorbable Anchor, size 2 (5 metric) Braided Composite Suture, violet 36" (91cm) Size 2 (5metric) eyelet loop. Made in Switzerland; Sterile. The Lupine BR Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue bone fixation.

Reason

Lupine BR Anchor w/Orthocord was assembled with an incorrect suture configuration. The suture loop was not assembled at the distal end of the anchor. It was only threaded through the suture hole in the anchor. Risk associated with incorrect suture configuration include premature breakage.

Action

DePuy Mitek notified customers by letter dated April 29, 2008 titled Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall Letter asking consignees to isolate and do not use product and to return any of the identified product to DePuy Mitek using enclosed prepaid Federal Express shipping labels and to include a photocopy of the completed Business Reply Form. The firm is asking customers to complete the Business Reply Form with a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating level of inventory of the affected product and to return for immediate delivery of replacement product. If you have any questions contact DePuy Mitek Customer Service directly at 1-800-382-4682.

Distribution

Class II Recall - Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of CA, NY, MA, NV, OH, TX, TN, MD, and countries of France, UK, Canada, Spain.

Quantity

105 units