Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec ***REF C9944A***"FULL RADIUS RESECTOR"***2.9mm***Qty 6***STERLING***STERILE***Rx Only.*** Made in the USA***Manufacturer: CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA***ConMed Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd.Hermiankatu 6-8L 33720 Tampere, FINLAND.***Lot number # 95987. Soft Tissue resection and removal. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

ConMed Linvatec, Largo, FL recalled catalog number, C9944A, lot # 95987, 2.9MM Full Radius Resector Blade in November 2009 because there was a possibility that the device was assembled with an incorrect outer tube.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

A Linvatec Corporation dba ConMed Linvatec sales representative contacted the affected customers by telephone on November 12, 2009. The customers were also contacted by the Recall Coordinator. The product, problem, and action to be taken by the customers were discussed. Customers with the product in their inventory were instructed to return the product to the firm. Contact the firm at 727-399-5205 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

GA, IN, NY