Recall Z-1677-2023— DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co., initiated 2023-04-13. It names 4 FDA 510(k) clearances: K150209, K070925, K062170 and 1 more. Product: DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ Ethibond-Iindicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212724. 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.

Recalling firm
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2023-04-13
Firm location
Norwood, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

4 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

DePuy Mitek BIOKNOTLESS Plus w/ Ethibond-Iindicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with adequate postoperative immobilization Model Number: 212724

Reason for recall

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

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