Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2151-2012)

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:

PopLok Punch labeled in part: "PKL-35M***3.5mm***QTY 1***PopLok Punch***ConMed Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. Hermiankatu 6-8L 33720 Tampere, FINLAND***Rx Only***ConMed Linvatec 11311 Concept Blvd Largo, FL 33773-4908 USA***Made in USA***" Intended Use: Bone Punch.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 6, 2012

Date Posted: August 15, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2151-2012

Event ID: 62665

Reason for Recall:

ConMed Linvatec recalled one lot of their PopLok bone Punch 3.5MM because the metal shaft diameter is 4.5mm when it should have been 3.5mm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2

Code Information:

Lot 318455

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- US and Korea.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated