JUGGERKNOT IN¿GUIDE PUNCH — Class II medical device recall Z-2399-2012
Terminated recall by Biomet, Inc., reported 2012-09-26, distributed nationwide. Investigation found that the current design of the product allows the press-fit of the knob/shaft interface to
| Recall number | Z-2399-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Biomet, Inc., Warsaw, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-08-14 |
| Classified | 2012-09-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-26 |
| Terminated | 2013-04-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 62 |
| Lot numbers | 121040, 497540, 839530 |
| Model numbers | 912064 |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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.
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