The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0658-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

DePuy Mitek Recalls FMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades

DePuy Mitek is recalling 115 units of FMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades because the blade configuration does not match the label description.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text identifies the issue as a labeling error where the blade configuration does not match the description, without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths. This aligns with the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co., is recalling 115 units of FMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades (Product Code: 287325). The product is intended to provide controlled cutting, shaving, and abrading of tissue during orthopedic procedures.

The recall was initiated because the product is incorrectly labeled. Specifically, the blade configuration in the affected lots does not match the description provided on the label.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the US states of Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Maine, and in the countries of France, Germany, Slovakia, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. The specific lot number is M1505056. Healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact DePuy Mitek for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
FMS 3.5mm Ultra-Aggressive Cutter Shaver Blades; Product Code: 287325 Intended to provide controlled cutting, shaving, and abrading of tissue during orthopedic procedures.
Affected units
115

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: M1505056

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →