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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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

February 08, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Tornier, Inc
Event
Event 79373
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
32253 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1374-2018

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: All lots

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • 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.