BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Catheter Irrigation Set labeled in part: ***24K Arthroscopy Outflow/Suction Tubing Set*** This Arthroscopy Tubing Set is intended for use, in conjunction with the ConMed Linvatec 24k Pump, for pump-induced outflow and/or suction of fluid from the joint during arthroscopic procedures.

    Recall: Z-2469-2012 · Initiated July 1, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2469-2012
    Event Number
    63107
    Firm
    Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
    FEI Number
    1017294
    Product Code
    GBX
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Employee error
    Initiated
    July 1, 2011
    Posted
    September 27, 2012
    Terminated
    July 25, 2013
    Address
    11311 Concept Blvd, Largo, FL, 33773-4908

    Description

    Catheter Irrigation Set labeled in part: ***24K Arthroscopy Outflow/Suction Tubing Set*** This Arthroscopy Tubing Set is intended for use, in conjunction with the ConMed Linvatec 24k Pump, for pump-induced outflow and/or suction of fluid from the joint during arthroscopic procedures.

    Reason

    ConMed Linvatec recalled their 24k Arthroscopy Outflow/Suction Tubing Set (Product Number 24k100)because there is a possibility that the product may have a breach in the Tyvek seal that could potentially compromise the sterility of the contents.

    Action

    ConMed Linvatec sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification via FedEx to all affected customers. This notice should be received July 5, 2011. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. All returned product under this removal action will be identified, segregated, and quarantined per ConMed Utica, N.Y. procedures. Returned product will be dispositioned in accordance with ConMed Utica, N.Y. procedures. This can include repackaged and resterilization with new lot number or product scrap. ConMed Utica, N.Y. will maintain control of all individual lot numbers returned and dispositioned. Firm is striving for 1005 effectiveness. If a Reply form is not received within approximately 30 days of the first mailing, ConMed Linvatec will make two additional contacts by mail approximately 30-35 days apart. Should you have any additional questions please contact our Customer Service at 800-237-0169 or fax at 727-319-5701.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA ,WI and Hawaii., and the countries of Australia Canada, China, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, France, South Africa, United Kingdom, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

    Quantity

    30064 units