DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1278-2013)

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 Tissue Liberator -Blade Up Catalog Number: 214623 The Reusable Arthroscopy Instruments are reusable, non-powered surgical instruments used during arthroscopic surgery of any joint except the spine.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 15, 2013

Date Posted: May 15, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1278-2013

Event ID: 64913

Reason for Recall:

Labeled incorrectly as a Blade Up configuration instead of a Blade Down configuration.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 27 units

Code Information:

Lot number:13A01

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA including KY, NJ and Internationally to Argnetina, Australia, Belgium,Columbia, India, France, Japan, Jordan, Latvija, Israel, Korea, and Great Britain. For questions regarding this recall call 508-977-3813.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated