Ceterix Orthopedics, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0250-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

NovoCut Suture Manager; Ceterix catalog number CTX-001. General and Plastic Surgery: Intended for use in arthroscopic surgery.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 13, 2015

Date Posted: November 18, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0250-2016

Event ID: 72500

Reason for Recall:

The NovoCut Suture Manager device may cut the suture during knot tensioning and this may cause the suture knot to unravel.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1364 units

Code Information:

Ceterix catalog number CTX-001; Lot numbers: M150016 M150056 M150078 M150105 M150136 M150182 M150185 M150202 M150207 M150225 M150239.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated