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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ Panacryl-Indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212725

Z-1678-2023

April 13, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Event
Event 92210
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
540 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1678-2023

Official wording

Reason: IFU Warning: Applying bending force and/or bending force with impaction to the BIOKNOTLESS¿ Anchor Inserter may cause a fragment of the inserter tip to break off during use and be retained in the patient. broken BIOKNOTLESS¿ Anchor inserter tip detected during surgery may require removal, potentially causing bone damage and longer surgery time

Code information: UDI-DI: 10886705002115 All lot numbers

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Egypt, Spain, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, India, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Slovakia, Thailand.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    IFU Warning: Applying bending force and/or bending force with impaction to the BIOKNOTLESS¿ Anchor Inserter may cause a fragment of the inserter tip to break off during use and be retained in the patient. broken BIOKNOTLESS¿ Anchor inserter tip detected during surgery may require removal, potentially causing bone damage and longer surgery time