Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1681-2013)

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:

***REF C7122***QTY 1***APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set. Intended for use for joint irrigation and dissention during arthroscopic procedures.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 30, 2013

Date Posted: July 17, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1681-2013

Event ID: 65320

Reason for Recall:

Conmed Linvatec received complaints that their products C7120 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, One Connection and C7122 APEX Arthroscopy Tubing Set, Two Connection, contained a scratch/grooved area on the inside diameter of the pressure fitting that may cause the APEX Irrigation (pump) Console to sense a pressure drop and increase fluid flow to the surgical site.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4,691 units, total of each

Code Information:

C7122 Lots #'s: 1301224, 1301234, 1301244, 1301304, 1301314, 1302114, 1302154, 1302274, 1302284, 1303144, 1303254, 1304044, 1304234, 1304244, and 1305024

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI, and the countries of Austria; Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated