Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec Arthro-Knife, ConMed, Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773, Made in USA. RX only. U.S. PAT NO. 5.141.517. The Arthro-Knife is a one piece disposable assembly comprised of a plastic handle with a retractable blade, sheathed blade. These knives are supplied sterile, single-use. Each knife assembly contains a color coded sliding retractor that coincides with a specific blade type. The blade can be extended and locked to a half extended position or fully extended position. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Arthro-Knife, ConMed, Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773, Made in USA. RX only. U.S. PAT NO. 5.141.517. The Arthro-Knife is a one piece disposable assembly comprised of a plastic handle with a retractable blade, sheathed blade. These knives are supplied sterile, single-use. Each knife assembly contains a color coded sliding retractor that coincides with a specific blade type. The blade can be extended and locked to a half extended position or fully extended position.
Brand
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All product with the following Catalog Numbers: 70-0071-103 ANTHRO-KNIFE BANANA STR 6EA, 70-0078-103 ARTHRO-KNIFE 2 SIDE RND S 6 EA, 70-0071-113 ARTHRO-KNIFE BANANA LEFT 6 EA, 70-0074-103 ARTHRO KNIFE ROSETTE STR 6 EA, 70-0076-003 ARTHRO KNIFE CRESENT STR 6 EA, 70-0077-103 ARTHRO-KNIFE 2-SIDE POINT 6 EA, 70-0072-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE HOOK STR 6 EA, 70-0073-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE RETRO STR 6 EA, 70-0075-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE MINI MENISCU 6 EA.
Products Sold
All product with the following Catalog Numbers: 70-0071-103 ANTHRO-KNIFE BANANA STR 6EA; 70-0078-103 ARTHRO-KNIFE 2 SIDE RND S 6 EA; 70-0071-113 ARTHRO-KNIFE BANANA LEFT 6 EA; 70-0074-103 ARTHRO KNIFE ROSETTE STR 6 EA; 70-0076-003 ARTHRO KNIFE CRESENT STR 6 EA; 70-0077-103 ARTHRO-KNIFE 2-SIDE POINT 6 EA; 70-0072-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE HOOK STR 6 EA; 70-0073-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE RETRO STR 6 EA; 70-0075-003 ARTHRO-KNIFE MINI MENISCU 6 EA.
Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec is recalling Arthro-Knife, ConMed, Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd, Largo FL 33773, Made in USA. RX only. U.S. PAT NO due to ConMed has determined there is a possibility that the device may not fully retract once it is deployed.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
ConMed has determined there is a possibility that the device may not fully retract once it is deployed.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
ConvaMed Linvatec USA issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notification via Fed Ex to all direct consignees of the affected product. Users were asked to inventory and return all affected product to the firm and to return a reply form by mail or fax. For further information, contact customer service at 1-800-237-0169 for US or your local ConMed Linvatec office for outside US or email at Custserv1@linvatec.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026