FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2399-2012
JUGGERKNOT IN¿GUIDE PUNCH, 2.9MM. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm In-Guide Punch is intended to be used to prepare a 2.9mm hole into bone in which the JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is to be placed. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is intended to be used to attach soft tissue to bone.
Published September 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 14, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Investigation found that the current design of the product allows the press-fit of the knob/shaft interface to be overcome by the impaction force of a mallet, causing the knob to potentially unfasten and slide down the shaft.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Biomet, Inc.
- Distributor
- Nationwide Distribution-including the states of WA, IN, AK, PA, GA, SD, KS, NY, VA, AR, AL, OH, WI, MA, and CA.
- Lot
- REF. 912064 LOT 121040, 497540, 839530
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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