Depuy Mitek Lupine Loop Plus Anchor w/Ethibond Catalog Number: 210710 The Lupine Anchor System is indicated for use in soft tissue bone fixation.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued March 6, 2012).
- Recall Initiated
- January 27, 2012
- Posted
- March 6, 2012
- Terminated
- August 5, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-1167-2012
- Firm Location
- Raynham, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Lupine BR Anchor w/ Orthocord may be assembled with an incorrect suture configuration and result in a loose repair
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, AE, Argentina, Australia, Austria,Belgium,Brazil, Bahrain, Chile, China, Columbia,Cyprus, Check Republic, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Finland, Great Britain, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary,Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg,Latvia, Martinique, Montenegro, Mexico, Maylasia, Netherlands,Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovakia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey,Uruguay, Venezuela, and South Africa
Lot / Code Info
Lot Numbers: 3425289 3435102 3449012 3474525 3515692 3555672 3569334
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
DePuy Mitek sent an Urgent Voluntary Product Recall letter dated January 27, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to immediately check all inventories to determine if they have any affected product. Customers were asked to refer to the instructions to report their inventory status, return and obtain replacement or credit for the product. For questions regarding this recall call 1-877-379-4871.