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Terminated

Anthrex Bio-SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

FDA Recall Z-2041-2017 · Posted None

Recalling FirmArthrex, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMAI
Date Initiated2017-03-24
Date Terminated2019-11-04

Reason for Recall

Some eyelets broke from SwiveLock Anchor on insertion.

Firm Action

On March 24, 2017, Arthrex contacted all distributors that received potentially affected device and instructed them to place the product in quarantine. On March 27th, 2017, Distributors were instructed to return the affected device to Arthrex. Call Arthrex Customer Service at 855-552-5056 for returned goods authorization (RGA) and product return instruction. Please complete the Recall Acknowledge of Receipt postal card included in the notification. Any questions contact [email protected] 866-267-9138

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Guam, India, Ireland, Israel, Portugal, South Africa, Switzerland, Uruguay and (Japan - DOD)

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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