***REF C7122***QTY 1***APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set — Class II medical device recall Z-1681-2013
Terminated recall by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec, reported 2013-07-17, distributed nationwide. Conmed Linvatec received complaints that their products C7120 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, One Connection and
| Recall number | Z-1681-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec, Largo, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-30 |
| Classified | 2013-07-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-17 |
| Terminated | 2013-09-04 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AT, BE, CA, CN, CZ, FI, FR, GB, IT, JP |
| Quantity | 4,691 units |
| Lot numbers | 1301224, 1301234, 1301244, 1301304, 1301314, 1302114, 1302154, 1302274, 1302284, 1303144, 1303254, 1304044, 1304234, 1304244, 1305024 |
Product
***REF C7122***QTY 1***APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set. Intended for use for joint irrigation and dissention during arthroscopic procedures.
Reason for recall
Conmed Linvatec received complaints that their products C7120 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, One Connection and C7122 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, Two Connection, contained a scratch/grooved area on the inside diameter of the pressure fitting that may cause the APEX Irrigation (pump) Console to sense a pressure drop and increase fluid flow to the surgical site.
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