Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMSB0110 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0110N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 WHT NEEDLED SMSB0112 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE SMSB0112N 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SUTURE SZ 2WHT NEEDLED SMSB0120 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0120N lPK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0122 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 VIOLET SMSB0122N 10 PK BIOFIBER SUTURE SZ 2 VLT NEEDLED SMSB0130 1PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET SMSB0132 10 PK PHANTOM FIBER SZ 2 WHITE/VIOLET Indications for use for the Phantom Fiber are: Phantom Fiber suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery.
- Company
- Tornier, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- February 8, 2018
- Terminated
- August 7, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-1374-2018
- Quantity
- 32253 units
- Firm Location
- Bloomington, MN
Reason for Recall
Data has shown that degradation of a raw material used in Phantom Fiber may occur more quickly than expected if improperly stored. This may impact the shelf-life of the product which could cause the suture to lose strength more quickly than expected.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All lots
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Taken
The firm, Wright, sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter by email on 02/08/2018. The firm followed up with a letter on April 02, 2018 disseminated by FedEx Priority mail to their customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following actions: " Cease using the affected devices immediately. " Medical facilities are to determine if any of the recalled implants are on hand, and return affected implants immediately to Wright Medical. "Review the notice and complete the Acknowledgement Section Attachment C to signify that your facility has been informed of this Field Safety Notice (Recall). " Return the completed Acknowledgement to Wright Medical via email to: FieldAction@wright.com within five (5) working days of this notice. "Contact customer service at 1-888-494-7950 to facilitate any product returns. For any inquiries regarding the Phantom Fiber Field Safety Notice (Recall) contact: Wright Medical Quality Systems Manager by Email: FieldAction@wright.com or Phone: 952.683.7482.