DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0191-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code: 281142 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems connects the Inflow Tubing to the arthroscopic sheath during arthroscopic procedures. The Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubing integrates several functional components including: luer locks for attaching the tube to the Inflow tubing and sheath, clamps, and a one-way valve. The FMS Intermediary Tubing is sterile and intended for single use with the FMS Fluid Management Systems in a surgical setting by personnel trained in arthroscopy .

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 29, 2013

Date Posted: November 20, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0191-2014

Event ID: 66145

Reason for Recall:

Pillow valve included in the FMS Duo outflow tubing set and the FMS Solo intermediary tubing set may not perform as intended. may result in backflow of irrigation fluid into the One Day Set which may potentially lead to patient cross-contamination

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 368 pk

Code Information:

All lots with a D identifier

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and in the countries of: Australia , Austria , Belgium , Canada , Czech Republic , Denmark , Finland , France, Germany , India, Ireland , Israel, Italy , Latvia , Netherlands , Norway , Nepal, Poland , Portugal , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated