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Event 79373

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
February 08, 2018
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Tornier, Inc

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMSB0110 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0110N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 WHT NEEDLED SMSB0112 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0112N 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SUTURE SZ 2WHT NEEDLED SMSB0120 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0120N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0122 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0122N 10 PK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0130 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET SMSB0132 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET Indications for use for the Phantom Fiber are: Phantom Fiber suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.

Z-1374-2018
Recall number
Z-1374-2018
Initiated
February 08, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Tornier, Inc
Quantity
32253 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.

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Reason for recall

Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.

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Distribution pattern

US Nationwide Distribution.