RecallDepth

ArthroCare Opus SpeedLock Knotless Fixation Device; Catalog Number: OM-7500.

Company
Arthrocare Corporation
Recall Initiated
September 30, 2010
Posted
April 12, 2011
Terminated
August 1, 2011
Recall Number
Z-1952-2011
Quantity
170 units
Firm Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Reason for Recall

During surgical procedure the product has the potential for separation of the plug guide. Separation of the plug guide may compromise the ability of the inserter to fully drive the implant completely into the bone, which may also compromise the ability to tension the suture properly.

Distribution

Product was released for distribution in US.

Lot / Code Info

Lot Numbers: W100166, WI00167, W100168

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

On 9/30/2010, Arthrocare notified customers via letters explaining the reason for the recall and requesting the product be returned.

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