Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0065-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 26, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0065-2013

Event ID: 63115

Reason for Recall:

Linvatec Corporation DBA ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling Press FT HI-FI Sutures (items NP 211, NP 212, NP 261, NP 262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 879 units for all products in recall event

Code Information:

Item number NP261H

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, and WA. Internationally to BE, CA, ES, MY, NZ and PL

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated