Arthrex, Inc. recalls Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching

Recall date

March 24, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2042-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Arthrex, Inc.

Sold / distributed

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Guam, India, Ireland, Israel, Portugal, S…

Why it was recalled

Some eyelets broke from SwiveLock Anchor on insertion.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Anthrex PEEK SwiveLock SP Vented, 5.5mm x 24.5 mm, Self-Punching