Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Blue/Black) REF 3911-714-520 Iconix Knotless 1.4mm Anchor with XBraid S (Black/White) REF 3911-714-521 The Iconix Knotless anchors are intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder.
FDA Recall Z-0518-2024 · Posted 2023-12-08
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Recalling FirmRiverpoint Medical, LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeMBI
Date Initiated2023-10-25
Product Quantity999 devices
Reason for Recall
Use of a 1.4 drill in hard bone conditions caused increased insertion forces leading to subsequent failures of the inserter, when the inserters bend, it may also move off the drill hole location leading to damage of the suture construct during insertion. Suture damage may lead to suture breaks during use.
Firm Action
On 10/25/2023, the firm emailed its customer an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" Letter informing them that the Iconix Knotless Anchor 's Instruction for Use is insufficient to prevent/avoid inserter buckling and insertion failure.
The customers were instructed to do the following:
- Immediately examine your inventory. If you have the part numbers
listed above, notify end user with additional instructions for use. Users
may continue to use field inventory once the acknowledgement letter
has been completed.
- Complete and return the response form as soon as possible to
[email protected]. Mark the return shipments with RGA#2081-
PDX.
- Provide field correction information to any customers to whom you
may have distributed or forwarded affected products. You may include
a copy of the recall notice with your customer notification.
- A copy of the notification letter and of IFU may be posted on or near
the affected products, so users are aware of the additional instructions.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the state of CA.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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