The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0155-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

DePuy Mitek Recalls SpiraLok Anchors Due to Post-Operative Fracture

DePuy Mitek is recalling 4,321 units of SpiraLok 6.5 anchors because they may fracture after surgery, requiring revision. The recall covers worldwide distribution.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (fracture) in a medical device that requires revision surgery, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co., is recalling 4,321 units of SpiraLok 6.5 w/out Needles with violet and blue Orthocord (Product Number: 222988). These medical devices are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone in rotator-cuff repair surgery, but are also indicated for use in the foot/ankle, knee, and elbow.

The recall is being conducted because the anchors may fracture post-operatively, which requires patient revision surgery. The source text does not specify the number of reported injuries or deaths associated with this defect.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets. Patients who have had these anchors implanted should contact their healthcare provider to discuss the recall and potential need for revision.

The recalled product

Product
SpiraLok 6.5 w/out Needles with violet and blue Orthocord Product Number: 222988 SPIRALOK Anchors are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone in rotator-cuff repair surgery, but are also indicated for use in the foot/ankle, knee and elbow
Manufacturer
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
Category
Medical Device — Orthopedic Anchors
Hazard
Affected units
4,321

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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