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FDA (Devices) recall action 64706

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. recalled 5 products on 2013-05-01

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Products
5
Announced
2013-05-01
Critical
0
Units
449,009

Why these products were recalled

The IFU provided with the free strand ORTHOCORD sutures currently indicates that approximately 100% suture strength remains at six weeks after implantation. While this statement is true for Violet ORTHOCORD sutures, it is an inaccurate statement for Blue ORTHOCORD free strand sutures. Based on in-vivo strength retention study, a Blue ORTHOCORD sutures maintain approximately 80% of strength at six

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

The unit total adds up the quantities the agency stated for each product. Where a product record gave no figure, or gave a weight rather than a count, it contributes nothing — so the real total is at least this, never less.

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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2013-05-01

    DePuy Mitek Recalls ORTHOCORD Sutures Due to Inaccurate Strength Labeling

    DePuy Mitek is recalling ORTHOCORD sutures because the instructions for use incorrectly state that Blue sutures retain 100% strength at six weeks.

    Product
    ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with OS-6 Reverse Cutting Needles, Product Code: 223116. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2013-05-01

    DePuy Mitek Recalls Blue Orthocord Sutures Due to Inaccurate Labeling

    DePuy Mitek is recalling Blue Orthocord sutures because the instructions for use incorrectly state that 100% suture strength remains at six weeks.

    Product
    ORTHOCORD BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC), Catalog Number: 223111. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2013-05-01

    DePuy Mitek Recalls Blue Orthocord Sutures Due to Inaccurate Strength Labeling

    DePuy Mitek is recalling Blue Orthocord sutures because the instructions for use incorrectly state they retain 100% strength at six weeks, when they actually retain approximately 80%.

    Product
    ORTHOCORD ONE VIOLET AND ONE BLUE BRAIDED COMPOSITE SUTURE 2 (5 METRIC), Catalog Number: 223113. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
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    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2013-05-01

    DePuy Mitek Recalls ORTHOCORD Sutures Due to Inaccurate Strength Labeling

    DePuy Mitek is recalling ORTHOCORD sutures because the instructions for use incorrectly state that Blue sutures retain 100% strength at six weeks.

    Product
    ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with MO-7 Taper Needles, Catalog Number: 223114. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
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    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)··2013-05-01

    DePuy Mitek Recalls ORTHOCORD Sutures Due to Inaccurate Strength Labeling

    DePuy Mitek is recalling ORTHOCORD sutures because the instructions for use incorrectly state that Blue sutures retain 100% strength at six weeks.

    Product
    ORTHOCORD One Violet and One Blue Braided Composite Suture with MO-6 Taper Needles, Product Code: 223115. For use in general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including orthopedic procedures.
    Category
    Distribution
    0 states